Cherry Blueberry Pie
A scrumptious dessert featuring a vibrant blend of tart cherries and sweet blueberries in a flaky crust, capturing the essence of summer.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 80 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups fresh cherries, pitted
- 2 cups fresh blueberries
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon butter, cut into small pieces
- 1 pie crust (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Prepare the pie crust, rolling out if homemade or unrolling if store-bought.
- Pit the cherries and rinse them well.
- Mix the cherries, blueberries, sugar, cornstarch, lemon juice, vanilla extract, and salt in a bowl.
- Fill the pie crust with the fruit mixture, dotting with butter.
- Cover with the top crust, cutting slits if needed for venting.
- Egg</strong wash the top crust.
- Bake for 20 minutes at 425°F, then lower the temperature to 350°F (175°C) and bake for another 25-30 minutes.
- Cool for at least an hour before serving.
Notes
Serve with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream, and garnish with fresh mint for an extra touch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: cherry pie, blueberry pie, summer dessert, fruit pie