Description
This Amish Cherry Pie combines flaky golden pastry with a sweet, vibrant cherry filling for a classic dessert that is easy to prepare and perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package (14.1 oz) refrigerated double pie crusts, room temperature
- 1 jar or can (21 oz) Amish Style Cherry Pie Filling
- 1 tsp all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tbsp water
- 1 tbsp coarse sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 218°C (425°F).
- Press one pie crust into the bottom of a 9-inch pie dish.
- Mix the flour and granulated sugar together.
- Sprinkle the flour-sugar mixture evenly over the bottom crust.
- Pour the cherry pie filling into the crust and spread evenly.
- Place the second pie crust over the filling.
- Trim, seal, and crimp the edges.
- Cut 4–5 slits in the top crust to vent steam.
- Whisk the egg and water together to make an egg wash.
- Brush the egg wash over the top crust.
- Sprinkle the coarse sugar evenly over the crust.
- Bake for 15 minutes at 218°C (425°F).
- Reduce oven temperature to 190°C (375°F).
- Continue baking for 30–35 minutes until golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and cool completely.
- Let the pie rest for at least 2 hours before slicing and serving.
Notes
The flour and sugar barrier helps keep the bottom crust from becoming soggy. Allowing the pie to cool completely is essential for clean slices and a properly set filling.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 260mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 25mg