Fresh Cherry Pie

Fresh Cherry Pie

The aroma of the tender flaky crust and the bubbly red sweetness of the cherries fill the house as I type on my blog! Wow the scent is so comforting you want to grab a bowl, a scoop of vanilla ice cream and cut a slice of pie while it's still hot. Cherry Pie is so comforting to the soul and just American as the apple pie. It's no wonder this tiny fruit has many nutrients and minerals that are good for us. I have to say they take a little effort in pitting if you don't have pitting device but well worth it. Cherry Pie has always been one of my favorites to make.
 So I had about two pounds of cherries and started my pie making this morning. First with pitting the cherries (which is also the messiest) with gloves on my hands I got to work and then came forth a Fresh Cherry Pie ...Mm.
I believe you will enjoy this recipe it is very easy and low in sugar. This Cherry Pie has a slight tart and sweet explosion of flavor in your mouth when you take your first bite. You can top it with Ice cream, whipped topping,a drizzle of your favorite glaze or how about to be different, a dollop of sour cream with brown sugar sprinkled over it. Be creative and enjoy.

Fresh Cherry Pie


Ingredients:

2lbs Bing cherries pitted (or your choice)
1 cup splenda sugar (or your choice)
1/2 cup flour (I used all purpose)
2 tsp lemon juice
2 tbsp orange juice
1/4 tsp salt

Double pie crust for 9 inch pie(your favorite pie crust, pre-made or home made)



Optional:
Cream
Raw sugar

 Fresh Cherry Pie filling in bottom crust

  Cherry Pie brushed with cream
and sugar sprinkled on top.

Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

In a large bowl combine sugar, flour, salt and stir. Then add cherries, lemon juice and orange juice. Toss  until dry ingredients is wet.
Take a 9 inch pie plate spray cooking spray and place your first pie crust in the pie plate. Pour the Cherry filling inside the bottom crust. Then top with the second pie crust. Crimp the edges of the pie crust all the way around and cut four slots in top crust. I also put little decorative pie crust leaves on top. Brush the top pie crust with cream(or milk) and sprinkle raw sugar over that (it adds a little rustic appeal to me).
Place pie plate on a baking sheet and bake for 50-55 minutes or until done. If the crust looks like it's getting dark fast then place a piece of tin foil over the pie.

Fresh Cherry Pie

Fresh Cherry Pie
(side view)

When done remove from oven and let cool. I have mentioned some serving suggestion above.
I believe the best way to serve this is warm with a little ice cream so you can see that sweet goodness being mixed all together and then you take your first bite!


Remember, have fun and make it yours.

 Cherry Pie
(view of filling)

And that's the "DISH" for today!