Cherry Pie
This cherry pie is a classic American delicious and indulgent dessert. Cherry pie is a popular dessert for special occasions or during cherry season. This vegan cherry pie recipe can be made with a double crust or a top decorative lattice crust. Cherry pie can be served warm or cold and enjoyed often during holidays, picnics, and summer gatherings.
Ingredients
- 2 pre-made vegan pie crusts
- 4 cups fresh or frozen pitted cherries
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon vegan butter
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Add the cherries, sugar, cornstarch, salt, and lemon juice to a mixing bowl and stir until the cherries are coated.
- Place one of the pie crusts into a 9-inch pie dish
- Pour the cherry mixture into the pie crust.
- Cut the vegan butter into small pieces and scatter them over the top of the cherry mixture.
- Place the second pie crust on top of the cherry mixture and crimp the edges to seal the pie. (OPTIONAL: See directions below to make a decorative lattice top pie crust)
- Cut a few slits in the top of the pie crust to allow steam to escape.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbling.
- Let the pie cool for at least 30 minutes before serving. Enjoy!
Decorative Lattice Top Pie Crust
- Cut the top crust into long strips, about 1/2 inch wide.
- Lay half of the strips horizontally across the cherry pie filling leaving about 1/2 ich between each strip.
- fold back every other strip halfway, and lay a strip vertically across the unfolded strips.
- Continue this process until you have a crisscross pattern on top of your cherry pie.
- Press the edges of the strips into the edge of the bottom crust to seal the pie.
- Trim off any excess dough hanging over the edges of the pie pan.