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Cherry Crumb Pie

Delightful Cherry Crumb Pie: A Homemade Classic Treat

This Cherry Crumb Pie combines sweet and tart flavors, showcasing the vibrant taste of cherries in a delightful homemade dessert.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 2 hours
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pie Crust
  • 1 pie crust Pie Crust Store-bought or homemade
For the Cherry Filling
  • 5 cups Pitted Cherries Fresh or frozen
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Essential for flavor
  • 1 teaspoon Almond Extract Optional but delightful
  • ⅔ cup Granulated Sugar Adjust based on cherry sweetness
  • ¼ cup Cornstarch To thicken the filling
For the Crumble Topping
  • ⅔ cup All-Purpose Flour For the ideal streusel texture
  • ⅓ cup Brown Sugar Adds richness to the topping
  • 4 tablespoons Unsalted Butter Cold for the crumbly topping
  • 1 pinch Salt To balance the sweetness

Equipment

  • Oven
  • mixing bowls
  • Pie dish
  • Pastry cutter

Method
 

Directions
  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Prepare and chill your pie crust.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine pitted cherries, vanilla extract, almond extract, granulated sugar, and cornstarch. Stir and let sit for 5-10 minutes.
  3. In a separate bowl, mix all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, and brown sugar. Cut in cold unsalted butter until resembling coarse crumbs.
  4. Pour the cherry mixture into the chilled pie crust, leaving any excess liquid behind. Sprinkle crumble topping over the cherries.
  5. Bake for 20 minutes at 425°F (220°C), then reduce to 375°F (190°C) and bake for an additional 35-40 minutes.
  6. Remove from oven and let cool for 20-30 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 2gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 160mgFiber: 2gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Serve warm with ice cream or whipped cream for an extra treat!

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