Ingredients
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- 1 pre-made pie crust
- 2 cups fresh cherries, pitted and halved
- 1 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 4–6 lemons)
- 1 cup sugar
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon butter, cut into small pieces
Instructions
- Begin by washing and preparing your fresh cherries and lemons. Halve the cherries and extract the juice from the lemons.
- In a medium bowl, combine the chopped cherries, lemon juice, sugar, cornstarch, lemon zest, and salt. Mix thoroughly until well coated.
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Pour the cherry-lemon mixture into the prepared pie crust and dot with butter.
- Bake the pie in the preheated oven for about 45-50 minutes, or until the filling is bubbly and the crust is golden brown.
Notes
- Store in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days, covering loosely with plastic wrap.
- Can be frozen for long-term storage; best enjoyed fresh.
- Serve warm, at room temperature, or chilled with whipped cream or ice cream.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 220 Kcal
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg