grandmas cherry pie

34 Pinches 3 Photos
Oelwein, IA
Updated on Jul 8, 2014

Grandma had a cherry tree in her back yard, I could hardly wait for the cherries to ripen. Cherry Pie is my favorite.Warm with vanilla ice cream on top there is nothing better. Since I don't have a cherry tree in my yard I have to buy cherries but I still use Grandmas recipe.

prep time 1 Hr
cook time 1 Hr
method Bake
yield 6 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 4 cups pitted fresh cherries
  • 1 1/4 cups sugar
  • 2 tablespoons corn starch
  • 1 - 2crust pie shell

How To Make grandmas cherry pie

  • Step 1
    Cook the 4 cups of cherries with the 1 1/4 cups of sugar and the 2 tablespoons of cornstarch on low stiring frequently so it does not scorch.
  • Step 2
    When thickened remove from heat and let cool.[ This can be frozen and used at a later date.]
  • Step 3
    Pour into pie shell, dot with 2 teaspoons butter, cover with top pie shell , flute edges, make steam vents, Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour.

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Category: Pies
Ingredient: Fruit
Method: Bake
Culture: American

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