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Cherry Crumb Pie

A delightful pie filled with sweet cherries and topped with a buttery crumb crust.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 8 slices
Calories 350 kcal

Ingredients
  

Pie Crust

  • 1 9-inch pie crust (homemade or store-bought)
  • 5 cups fresh or frozen dark sweet cherries (pitted)
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 ½ tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • ¼ cup cornstarch
  • ½ tsp almond extract
  • 1 ½ tsp pure vanilla extract
  • ¼ tsp ground cinnamon
  • 2 tbsp salted butter
  • ¼ cup water (if using fresh cherries)
  • ¾ cup all-purpose flour
  • ⅔ cup light brown sugar (packed)
  • 6 tbsp salted butter (cold, cubed)

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 400°F. Place a baking sheet lined with foil in the oven while it preheats.
  • Place pie crust in pie pan and flute edges. Set in refrigerator to chill.

Notes

For a richer flavor, consider adding a pinch of nutmeg to the crumb topping.
Keyword cherry