Description
A naturally sweet, sugar-free cherry pie made with fresh or frozen cherries and a flaky homemade crust. Perfect for those watching their sugar intake without sacrificing flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups pitted cherries (fresh or frozen)
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1/4 cup water
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon almond extract (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon butter (optional)
- 1 prepared 9-inch double pie crust (store-bought or homemade)
- 1/4 cup powdered erythritol or other sugar-free sweetener
- 1 egg (for egg wash, optional)
Instructions
- 1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- 2. In a medium saucepan, combine cherries, water, lemon juice, erythritol, and cinnamon. Cook over medium heat for 5–7 minutes until the cherries release their juices.
- 3. Stir in the cornstarch and continue cooking until the mixture thickens, about 2–3 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in almond extract and butter, if using.
- 4. Roll out the bottom pie crust and fit it into a 9-inch pie dish.
- 5. Pour the cherry filling into the crust and spread evenly.
- 6. Roll out the top crust and place over the filling. Seal and crimp the edges. Cut small slits in the top for steam to escape, or create a lattice design.
- 7. Brush the top crust with a beaten egg for a golden finish, if desired.
- 8. Bake for 35–45 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the filling is bubbly.
- 9. Cool the pie completely on a wire rack before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Use fresh cherries for the best flavor, but frozen cherries work well too just be sure to thaw and drain them first.
- Erythritol or monk fruit sweetener are great low-glycemic options.
- Letting the pie cool fully helps the filling set properly.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 130mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: cherry pie, sugar free, diabetic dessert, low sugar