Classic Cherry Pie Recipe

Name: Classic Cherry Pie
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Drinks & Smoothies
Ingredients: 1/2 cup butter flavored shortening; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 3 teaspoons powdered sugar; 1/4 cup butter; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 egg; 2 teaspoons vinegar; 1/4 cup ice water; 4 cups drained cherries, juice reserved (recommended: Morello); 1 1/4 cups sugar; 3 tablespoons tapioca; Pinch salt; 1 1/3 cups juice (reserved from cherries); Tiny dab red gel food coloring

Servings: persons

1/2 cup butter flavored shortening
2 cups all-purpose flour
3 teaspoons powdered sugar
1/4 cup butter
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 egg
2 teaspoons vinegar
1/4 cup ice water
4 cups drained cherries, juice reserved (recommended: Morello)
1 1/4 cups sugar
3 tablespoons tapioca
Pinch salt
1 1/3 cups juice (reserved from cherries)
Tiny dab red gel food coloring

1
Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
2
For the crust: Blend shortening, flour, powdered sugar, butter and salt.
3
Cut flour until it resembles cornmeal.
4
Beat egg, blend in vinegar and water, and sprinkle over flour mixture.
5
Toss with fork.
6
Chill before rolling, about 1 hour.
7
For the filling: In a large size bowl, mix together all ingredients and pour into the pie shell.
8
Cover with top crust and bake for 15 minutes.
9
Reduce temperature to 350 degrees F and bake for 45 minutes or until golden.
10
Serve warm.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup butter flavored shortening, 2 cups all-purpose flour, 3 teaspoons powdered sugar, 1/4 cup butter, and more.

Yes, Classic Cherry Pie falls under the Drinks & Smoothies category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Classic Cherry Pie

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