Old-Fashioned Poor Man’s Cherry Pie Recipe
This Old-Fashioned Poor Man’s Cherry Pie is a classic, easy-to-make dessert featuring a sweet cherry filling and a buttery crust, perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Pie
- 1 pie crust (homemade or store-bought)
- 2 cups cherries (pitted, fresh or canned)
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon butter (for topping)
- 1 egg (for egg wash, optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Combine the cherries, sugar, flour, lemon juice, and vanilla extract in a mixing bowl.
- Roll out the pie crust and place it into your pie dish.
- Pour the cherry mixture into the crust and dot with butter.
- Roll out a second pie crust for the top or create a lattice design.
- Brush the top crust with beaten egg for a glossy finish.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30 to 35 minutes.
- Allow the pie to cool before slicing.
Notes
- Brushing the top crust with beaten egg creates a glossy finish.
- Allow the pie to cool before slicing for better serving.
Keywords: cherry pie, old-fashioned cherry pie, easy cherry pie, homemade pie, fruit pie
