Cherry pie is a classic baked dessert featuring a pastry crust filled with cherries that have been sweetened and thickened. It’s one of the most traditional fruit pies, typically made with sour (Morello) cherries rather than sweet eating varieties, as the tartness balances well against the added sugar.
Commercially prepared cherry pies are sold as whole frozen pies, individual pie slices, or as canned cherry pie filling ready to be poured into a homemade crust. The canned fillings are also used as toppings for cheesecakes, ice cream, and other desserts.
The filling’s characteristic deep red colour and glossy, syrupy texture come from the combination of cherry juice, sugar, and a starch thickener — usually modified tapioca or cornflour.
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Nutrition (per 100g)
1 piece (1/8 of 9" dia) is about 125 g — roughly 330 kcal of this.
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