Frozen Cherry Pie
A homemade frozen cherry pie with a golden crust and juicy ruby-red filling — perfectly balanced between sweet and tart, baked to flaky perfection.
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Servings: 8 slices
Calories: 345kcal
Cost: $10–$12
Equipment
- 1 9-inch pie dish
- 1 Rolling pin
- 1 Large mixing bowl
- 1 Pastry brush
- 1 Baking sheet
- 1 Cooling rack
- 1 Sharp knife
- 1 Measuring set
- — Cherry pitter
Ingredients
Pie Filling
- 4 cups frozen cherries
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup cornstarch
- 3 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon butter cut into small pieces
Pie Crust
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon optional
- ¼ teaspoon nutmeg optional
- 2 tablespoon milk for brushing crust
- 2 pie crusts store-bought or homemade
- 1 egg for egg wash
Instructions
- Prepare the filling: In a large bowl, combine frozen cherries, sugar, cornstarch, and lemon juice. Let sit for 10 minutes to macerate.
- Prepare crust: Roll out one pie crust into a 9-inch pie dish. Pour in the cherry mixture and dot with butter. Cover with second crust, seal edges, and cut slits on top.
- Brush the top crust with egg wash and a bit of milk. Bake in a preheated oven at 375°F (190°C) for 60 minutes until golden and bubbly. Use baking sheet underneath.
- Cool on a cooling rack for at least 4 hours before serving.
- Slice and serve on its own or with whipped cream or ice cream.
Notes
For best results, allow the pie to cool completely before slicing to let the filling set properly.
Nutrition
Serving: 150g | Calories: 345kcal | Carbohydrates: 52g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 45mg | Sodium: 210mg | Potassium: 160mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 29g | Vitamin A: 420IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 35mg | Iron: 1.2mg