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    The Best Canned Cherry Pie Filling Recipe

    LAST UPDATED: Jan 18, 2021 · PUBLISHED: Jun 15, 2019 · BY: Sydney · 3 Comments

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    Celebrate National Cherry Pie Day with a small cherry lattice pie that's perfect for two or three people. This is the easiest cherry pie made with Duncan Hines Comstock cherry pie filling and a flaky Puff pastry. 

    Cherry Pie

    If you are looking for a single serving cherry pie try this recipe made with fresh cherries

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    I had some leftover puff pastry from a quiche I made earlier and a can of cherry pie filling in the pantry,  a small Cherry Pie was calling to be baked.  The crust puffs up and flakes like a turnover so it's part cherry turnover, part pie, the best of both worlds. 

    Use an all-butter puff pastry for the best taste.  I recommend: Dufour, Pepperidge Farm, and Trader Joe's brands.   Let the pastry thaw completely, unfold the sheet(s) and roll out to desired shape and thickness.  Be careful not to roll puff pastry too thin, you want the shell to hold the pie filling without falling apart when you serve. 

    Tips

    Before putting in the oven give the top crust a light egg wash to give it a little shine when it's done baking.  Use milk if you want to encourage a deeper browning. 

    I always use clear glass baking dishes when baking pie crusts.  If the top is browning faster than the bottom, cover the pie loosely with foil.

    The 7 inch plates are really hard to find, I bought mine on eBay, so if all you have is a 6-inch dish, that works also. I prefer the 7 inches because the cut slices look better to me.  If you want a larger pie, then use 2 cans of the Duncan Hines cherry pie filling and two sheets of puff pastry. Cook a bit longer to make sure your crust is perfectly baked. 

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 425°F.
    • Thaw out one sheet of frozen puff pastry dough and roll out into two circles. If you prefer a lace top pie cut one circle in about 12 ¾ inch strips. Place one circle of the puff pastry on the bottom of the pie dish.
    • Drain the cherries and place the liquid in a small saucepan. Over low heat whisk in the cornstarch and lemon juice and mix well. The sauce is done when it begins to thicken.
    • Add the cherries and pour the cherry mixture into the prepared pie dish.
    • Cover the top of the pie with the ¾ inch strips and interlace on the top of the pie filling. Seal edges by pinching along the edges.
    • Brush egg whites on top crust.
    • Cover crust edge with strips of foil to prevent over-browning. Puff pastry is stickier so make sure it loose otherwise it will stick to the edges.
      • Remove foil strips after about 15 minutes of baking.
    • Bake an additional 20 to 25 minutes or until the crust is golden brown. Remove from oven and sprinkle with sugar.
    • Cool at least 1 hour before serving.

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    Cherry Pie

    Easy Cherry Pie for Two

    Classic and easy cherry pie.
    4.80 from 5 votes
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    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 35 minutes minutes
    Cooling Time: 1 hour hour
    Total Time: 1 hour hour 50 minutes minutes
    Servings: 4 slices
    Calories: 243kcal
    Author:Sydney Dawes

    Ingredients

    • 1 sheet frozen puff pastry made with all butter
    • 1 (21-ounce) can Comstock Cherry Pie Filling
    • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
    • 2 teaspoons cornstarch
    • 1 teaspoon sugar

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 425°F.
    • Thaw out one sheet of frozen puff pastry dough and roll out into two circles. If you prefer a lace top pie cut one circle in about 12 ¾ inch strips.
    • Place one circle of the puff pastry on the bottom of the pie dish
    • Drain the cherries and place the liquid in a small saucepan.
    • Over a low heat whisk in the cornstarch and lemon juice and mix well
    • Add the cherries and pour the cherry mixture in the prepared pie dish.
    • Cover the top of the pie with the ¾ inch strips and interlace on the top of the pie filling. Seal edges by pinching along the edges. Brush egg whites on top crust.
    • Cover crust edge with strips of foil to prevent over-browning. Puff pastry is stickier so make sure it loose otherwise it will stick to the edges.
    • Remove foil strips after about 15 minutes of baking.
    • Bake an additional 20 to 25 minutes or until the crust is golden brown.
    • Remove from oven and sprinkle with sugar.
    • Cool at least 1 hour before serving.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1g | Calories: 243kcal | Carbohydrates: 47g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 8mg | Sodium: 68mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g

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    1. Mel

      March 17, 2022 at 12:19 pm

      I used a bottom crust only and made a streusel topping.
      Great, either way.

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    2. Anonymous

      June 25, 2019 at 10:12 pm

      5 stars

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    3. Anonymous

      June 16, 2019 at 2:22 am

      5 stars

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