For a richer flavor, consider adding a tablespoon of butter, cut into small pieces, to the cherry filling before baking. If using fresh or frozen sour cherries, you may need to adjust the amount of sugar depending on their tartness. Taste the filling before adding it to the crust. A sprinkle of coarse sugar on top of the lattice crust before baking adds a lovely sparkle and extra sweetness.
Sour Cherry Pie
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PREP TIME10 mins
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COOK TIME40 mins
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TOTAL TIME2 hrs 50 mins
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SERVING8 People
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VIEWS175
Tart, juicy sour cherries nestled in a flaky, golden-brown crust – this pie is a delightful balance of sweet and sour that will transport you to summer orchards with every bite.
Ingridients
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Nutrition
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Carbohydrate76 g
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Fiber4 g
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Protein4 g
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Saturated Fat4 g
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Sodium264 mg
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Sugar50 g
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Fat16 g
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Unsaturated Fat0 g
Follow The Directions
01
StepPreheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). (5 minutes)
02
StepPress one pie crust into a 9-inch pie plate. (2 minutes)
03
StepCombine cherries, sugar, tapioca, and almond extract in a bowl; let stand 3 to 5 minutes. (7 minutes)
04
StepMeanwhile, cut second pie crust into ½-inch lattice strips with a sharp paring knife or pastry wheel. Pour cherry filling into pie shell. Moisten the rim of the pie with a small amount of water. Start with the longest strips and lay the first 2 in an X in the center of the pie. Alternate horizontal and vertical strips, weaving them in an over-and-under pattern. Use the shortest strips for the edges of the lattice. Fold the ends of the lattice strips under the edge of the bottom crust and pinch to seal. (20 minutes)
05
StepBake in the preheated oven until the crust is golden brown, 40 to 50 minutes. Cool before serving. (50 minutes)
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Telly Dietrich
Jun 25, 2025David K.: This is the best sour cherry pie I've ever had. The crust was perfectly golden and flaky.
Vern Tillman
Jun 19, 2025Kevin R.: I added a pinch of cinnamon as suggested, and it was a great addition. Thanks for the tip!
Lavinia Harvey
Aug 26, 2024Emily L.: I used fresh sour cherries, and it turned out amazing! Thanks for the tip on adjusting the sugar.
Cory Franecki
Jun 27, 2024Sarah J.: This recipe is fantastic! The almond extract adds such a lovely touch.
Ian Mills
Jun 9, 2024Jessica P.: Easy to follow and delicious! Will definitely make this again.
Einar Sawayn
Apr 27, 2024Michael B.: The lattice top was a little tricky, but the end result was worth it. My family loved it!
Alexandria White
Jan 19, 2024Brandon T.: Perfect balance of sweet and tart! My go-to recipe for sour cherry pie.
Jaclyn Waters
Nov 19, 2023Ashley M.: My bottom crust was a little soggy, I will try blind baking it next time as suggested.