Description
Delightful mini cherry pies filled with juicy cherries and a hint of almond, perfect for sharing or enjoying alone.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh cherries, pitted and chopped
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 pie crust (homemade or store-bought)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Prepare the cherries: Pit and chop the fresh cherries. If using frozen, thaw them and drain excess liquid.
- Make the filling: In a bowl, mix cherries with sugar, cornstarch, lemon juice, almond extract, and salt. Let it sit while you prepare the crust.
- Roll out the pie crust: Roll your dough to about 1/8 inch thick and cut into circles for mini pie tins.
- Fill the crust: Gently place filling into the crust, avoiding overfilling.
- Top with crust: Cut smaller circles for the top or use traditional lattice.
- Bake: Place them in the oven for 20-25 minutes until the crusts are golden and the filling is bubbly.
- Cool and enjoy: Allow the pies to cool slightly before indulging.
Notes
For a golden crust, brush with an egg wash before baking. Let pies cool before slicing to maintain shape.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mini pie
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: mini pie, cherry pie, dessert, summer treats, family recipe, baking