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
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