Nothing says home like the aroma of freshly baked pies. And what better way to indulge your sweet tooth than with some mouth-watering homemade cherry pie or fresh apple pie? Here are the recipes to help you whip up these classic pies in no time.
Homemade Cherry Pie
Ingredients
- 2 cups of pitted fresh cherries
- 1/4 cup of flour
- 1/4 cup of sugar
- 1/4 cup of brown sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon of salt
- 2 tablespoons of butter
- 1/4 teaspoon of almond extract
- 1 pie crust
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375F.
- In a large bowl, mix the cherries, flour, sugar, brown sugar, salt, almond extract, and butter.
- Pour the mixture into the pie crust.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes or until the crust is golden brown.
- Allow the pie to cool before slicing it.
Homemade Fresh Apple Pie
Ingredients
- 6 tart apples, peeled, cored, and sliced
- 1/2 cup of sugar
- 1/2 cup of brown sugar
- 1/4 cup of flour
- 1 teaspoon of cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon of nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon of salt
- 2 tablespoons of butter
- 1 pie crust
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375F.
- In a large bowl, mix the apples, sugar, brown sugar, flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and butter to form a thick syrup.
- Pour the mixture into the pie crust.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes or until the crust is golden brown.
- Allow the pie to cool before slicing it.
There you have it, two classic pie recipes that are easy to make and sure to warm the hearts of your loved ones. Whether you choose to go with the tartness of the cherries or the sweetness of the apples, you can be sure that your homemade pie will be a hit. Enjoy!
