Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of our Cherry Crumb Pie, a dessert that beautifully marries fresh or frozen cherries with a creamy custard layer and a buttery crumble topping. This easy-to-make pie is perfect for family gatherings, holiday celebrations, or a cozy weekend treat. With its unique combination of textures—from the tender filling to the crisp topping—this pie is sure to impress everyone around the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (9-10 inch) frozen pie crust
- 4 cups sweet cherries (pitted and halved)
- ¾ cup sugar
- 1 cup sour cream
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- For crumble: ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) if using fresh cherries or 375°F (190°C) for frozen cherries.
- Roll out the pie crust and fit it into a pie pan; freeze for at least 1 hour.
- Mix sugar, sour cream, flour, and salt in a bowl for the filling.
- In another bowl, combine flour, sugar, and cold butter for the crumble until crumbly.
- Assemble: Spread cherries in the crust, pour filling over them, sprinkle crumble on top.
- Bake for 45–50 minutes (fresh) or 55–65 minutes (frozen) until set.
- Cool before refrigerating for optimal slicing.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: Use fresh cherries for superior flavor when available. An egg wash on the crust adds a golden sheen. Refrigerate overnight for better slicing results.