


Mini Cherry Pies
Celebrate cherry season with these charming individual pies filled with fresh, juicy cherries and baked in flaky, golden-brown crusts. Add decorative pastry shapes or a classic lattice top, then serve with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for a sweet seasonal dessert.

Recipe - El Dorado #40

Mini Cherry Pies
Prep Time50 Minutes
Servings6
Cook Time40 Minutes
Ingredients
1 lb fresh cherries, pitted and chopped (leave some halved for texture)
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/2 tsp lemon juice
1/4 cup apple juice
1 Tbs cornstarch
2 pkgs refrigerated rolled pie crusts
1 egg, beaten
Directions
- Preheat oven to 375° F. Place prepped cherries in a medium bowl. Add the sugar, and toss gently to coat. Let stand for 5 minutes. Add lemon juice and apple juice, and stir gently. Sprinkle cornstarch over the mixture, and toss gently until evenly coated. Set aside.
- Roll out pie crusts, and cut circles to fit 6 mini pie pans. Press crusts into pans, and trim any excess dough. Fill each crust about three-quarters full with the cherry mixture. If desired, use the remaining dough to cut out shapes for tops of pies (circles, hearts, stars or strips for a lattice top). Place shapes on top of filling, if using.
- Brush crusts and tops with beaten egg. Place pies on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake pies for 30 to 40 minutes, or until filling is bubbly and the crust is golden-brown. Remove from oven. Let pies cool for at least 15 minutes before serving. Serve with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream, if desired.
Nutritional Information
Per Serving (1): Calories: 240, Fat: 5 g (2 g Saturated Fat), Cholesterol: 30 mg, Sodium: 210 mg, Carbohydrates: 38 g, Fiber: 2 g, Protein: 2 g.
50 minutes
Prep Time
40 minutes
Cook Time
6
Servings
Directions
- Preheat oven to 375° F. Place prepped cherries in a medium bowl. Add the sugar, and toss gently to coat. Let stand for 5 minutes. Add lemon juice and apple juice, and stir gently. Sprinkle cornstarch over the mixture, and toss gently until evenly coated. Set aside.
- Roll out pie crusts, and cut circles to fit 6 mini pie pans. Press crusts into pans, and trim any excess dough. Fill each crust about three-quarters full with the cherry mixture. If desired, use the remaining dough to cut out shapes for tops of pies (circles, hearts, stars or strips for a lattice top). Place shapes on top of filling, if using.
- Brush crusts and tops with beaten egg. Place pies on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake pies for 30 to 40 minutes, or until filling is bubbly and the crust is golden-brown. Remove from oven. Let pies cool for at least 15 minutes before serving. Serve with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream, if desired.