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This cherry pie combines sweet and tart cherries in a flaky crust, using tapioca starch for the perfect filling consistency. Topped with a golden brown crust.

Clare Greco
Updated on Tue, 21 Jan 2025 13:29:50 GMT
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My ultimate Cherry Pie recipe brings pure joy to any dessert table. I spent years perfecting this blend of crisp flaky crust and luscious cherry filling. The way those juicy fruits nestle under golden lattice creates magic in every slice making ordinary moments feel special.

Sweet Science Magic

Something wonderful happens when science meets sweet tradition. Every component from silky tapioca filling to perfectly balanced fruit sugar plays its part. I love using my grandmother's glass pie plate brings even golden crusts every time while creating memories with each bake.

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Sweet Kitchen Essentials

  • Fresh Cherries: Sweet or tart bringing natural juicy goodness.
  • Pure Tapioca: Creates silky smooth filling never gloppy.
  • Good Sugar: Just enough measured by cherry weight perfect balance.
  • Fresh Lemon: Brightens everything makes flavors sing.
  • Sea Salt: Tiny pinch brings cherry flavor alive.
  • Toasted Sugar: Optional but adds lovely depth complexity.
  • Flaky Dough: Butter rich ready for golden dreams.

Creating Pie Magic

Cherry Love
Weigh pit cherries gentle fresh or thawed both bring joy.
Sweet Mix
Toss cherries tapioca sugar lemon salt until everything sparkles.
Crust Dreams
Roll dough with love nestle into glass plate let rest cool.
Coming Together
Pour cherry jewels into crust top with lattice dreams seal edges pretty.
Golden Time
Bake until bubbly crust turns sunset golden about an hour.
Patience Reward
Let cool two hours filling needs time to set perfectly.

Tapioca Magic

Tapioca brings special smoothness letting cherries shine bright clear. Works beautifully with fruit acids helps crust bake golden perfect. Just enough keeps everything light lovely never heavy or thick.

Sweet Sugar Science

Sugar does more than sweeten helps tapioca work its magic. Measuring against cherry weight makes everything foolproof perfect. Every pie comes out beautiful no matter what cherries bring to our kitchen.

Kitchen Wisdom

Glass pie plates bring golden bottoms every time. Sometimes I toast sugar steep cherry pits in cream brings subtle almond dreams. Always let pie cool completely pour strong coffee slice of pure comfort happiness.

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Frequently Asked Questions

→ Can I use frozen cherries?

Yes, use equal weight of thawed frozen cherries. A mix of sweet and tart cherries gives the best flavor.

→ Why use tapioca starch?

Tapioca starch creates the perfect texture for the filling. Make sure to use cassava-based starch like Bob's Red Mill for best results.

→ How do I know when it's done?

The filling should bubble in the center and reach 213°F. Crust should be golden brown.

→ Can I make it ahead?

Fresh cherries can be pitted and refrigerated up to 3 days ahead. Finished pie keeps 3 days at room temperature.

→ Why isn't my filling set?

Let pie cool until below 85°F before cutting. The filling continues to set as it cools.

Best Cherry Pie

A classic cherry pie made with fresh cherries and tapioca starch for the perfect texture. Topped with flaky crust and baked until golden.

Prep Time
15 Minutes
Cook Time
75 Minutes
Total Time
90 Minutes

Category: Delicious Desserts

Difficulty: Difficult

Cuisine: American

Yield: 8 Servings (1 9-inch pie)

Dietary: Vegetarian

Ingredients

01 28 ounces pitted cherries (about 2 pounds whole).
02 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice.
03 1 cup sugar.
04 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt.
05 1/3 cup plus 1 teaspoon tapioca starch.
06 Double pie crust dough.
07 1 large egg.
08 1 large egg yolk.
09 1 tablespoon heavy cream.
10 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt for egg wash.

Instructions

Step 01

Combine cherries, lemon juice, sugar, salt and tapioca starch.

Step 02

Pour into pie shell, top with second crust, trim and chill 30 minutes.

Step 03

Heat oven to 400°F and make egg wash if using.

Step 04

Bake 1 hour until golden, cover with foil, bake 15 minutes more until bubbling.

Step 05

Let cool about 3 hours until no warmer than 85°F before slicing.

Notes

  1. Can use fresh or frozen cherries.
  2. Use cassava-based tapioca starch.
  3. Keeps 3 days at room temperature.

Tools You'll Need

  • 9-inch pie plate.
  • Rimmed baking sheet.
  • Digital thermometer.

Allergy Information

Please check ingredients for potential allergens and consult a health professional if in doubt.
  • Eggs (in wash).
  • Dairy (in crust).
  • Wheat (crust).

Nutrition Facts (Per Serving)

It is important to consider this information as approximate and not to use it as definitive health advice.
  • Calories: 350
  • Total Fat: 15 g
  • Total Carbohydrate: 45 g
  • Protein: 4 g