Cherry pie
A pie filled with cherries, usually tart sour cherries, thickened and baked in a pastry crust with a lattice or full top.
- Cakes, cookies, pastries and baked goods
Sour cherries such as Montmorency give the classic bright, tangy flavor; sweet cherries need less sugar and a squeeze of lemon. Cherries release a lot of juice, so the filling usually uses cornstarch or tapioca and must bubble in the center to set.
A lattice top lets steam escape and shows off the red filling. Letting the pie cool for several hours lets the juices thicken.
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LE TAUCI 9-Inch Ceramic Pie DishEven heat for a crisp bottom crust, pretty enough to serve in.See it on Amazon
Norpro Pastry Cutter WheelClean, straight cuts through laminated dough without squashing the layers.See it on Amazon
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Written by VanillaGoods in our own words from these sources. Last reviewed October 15, 2026.
- Cherry pie (Q5092519), Wikidata