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    Home » Pies, Tarts, and Galettes

    Cherry Crumb Pie

    May 24, 2021 by Chenée Lewis

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    Cherry Crumb Pie Recipe - Homemade with Crumble Topping | Chenée Today

    Easy cherry crumb pie made with frozen or fresh cherries! This is the best cherry crumb pie recipe with a delicious streusel topping for cherry pie deliciousness! And if for more cherry goodies, try my Cherry Coffee Cake, my Amarena Cherry Chocolate Sauce, and my White Forest Cake!

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    Cherry Crumb Pie
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    Easy Cherry Crumb Pie

    Nothing says summertime like cherry pie! And the only thing that can make a classic cherry pie better is the addition of a buttery streusel topping. That's where this cherry crumb pie comes in! This sweet cherry pie is so simple to make and absolutely delicious. If you're a cherry lover, or if you know any, you have got to try it!

    I love this pie because it's bursting with cherry flavor, from either fresh or frozen sweet cherries. And the cherry filling is rich and juicy, but not too liquidy, which ensures that the bottom of your pie won't end up soggy. The filling also sets up beautifully for slicing, and has a hint of cinnamon for a bit of extra flavor.

    Streusel Topping for Cherry Pie

    The best part of this pie is definitely that crumb topping! The streusel topping just takes a few ingredients and comes together so quickly.

    Easy Cherry Crumb Pie - Ingredients
    Easy Cherry Crumb Pie - Ingredients

    Ingredients

    • all-purpose flour - I recommend using a kitchen scale to measure your flour to ensure accuracy, or use the spoon-and-level method.
    • light brown sugar - adds a deep sweetness to the streusel topping for our cherry crumb pie.
    • salted butter - your butter should be cubed and kept cold. For this step, I typically remove the butter from the fridge and cut it into cubes, then place the cubed butter in a bowl in the fridge to stay chilled while I prep the rest of the ingredients. If you prefer to use unsalted butter, just add ¼ teaspoon of salt in with the dry ingredients.
    • pie crust - I used my go-to flaky pie crust recipe, but you can use your favorite homemade or store-bought pie crust!
    • pitted sweet cherries - Bing cherries, for instance, are a rich mahogany color and taste sweet when ripe. They're delicious eaten fresh, and they are fantastic in this in baked goods too! So you can definitely make this cherry crumb pie with fresh cherries. I've also made this cherry crumb pie with frozen cherries, and it's my favorite way to make it! Rainier cherries also work well in this recipe.
    • granulated sugar - if you don't like your pie too sweet, feel free to decrease the sugar to ½ a cup.
    • fresh lemon juice - this adds a bit of tartness to our sweet cherry pie filling.
    • cornstarch - thickens the filling up a bit so that our pie will set up nicely.
    • almond extract and vanilla extract - flavors that taste so great with cherries! Be sure to use a high-quality pure vanilla extract. Or better yet, check out my post on how to make vanilla extract at home with just 2 ingredients!
    • ground cinnamon - adds a great element of spice to your cherry crumb pie filling.
    • salted butter - adds just a little richness to this cherry pie filling!
    • water - you'll only need to add water if you're using fresh cherries. Fresh cherries don't release as many juices as frozen ones do, so if you use fresh ones you'll want to add a bit of liquid to start your pie filling simmering.
    cherry crumb pie with ice cream
    Cherry Crumb Pie with Fresh Cherries

    Equipment

    If you're making this cherry crumb pie with fresh cherries, a cherry pitter will make the process of prepping your cherries much easier! You'll also need a regular-sized pie pan, and a pastry blender is so helpful in making the streusel topping for our cherry pie!

    Tips and F.A.Q.

    What cherries are best for pies?

    This pie recipe is developed for sweet cherries, so if you'd like to use fresh cherries, the best options are sweet varieties like Bing and Rainier. You can also make this cherry crumb pie with frozen cherries, and that's an even easier option -- most supermarket freezer sections sell dark, sweet pitted cherries that work well.

    Can I use store-bought pie crust for this pie?

    You sure can! When I have time, I love to make my flaky pie crust recipe, but a refrigerated pie crust is a great option too, and makes everything so easy!

    Can I use canned cherries instead of fresh?

    I haven't tested this cherry crumb pie with canned cherries, but if you try it, let us know in the comments how it works for you! Otherwise, I would recommend using frozen dark sweet cherries instead of canned.

    How do I store my pie?

    Once cooled, keep your pie stored in the fridge covered in plastic wrap for up to 4 days. The pie can also be frozen, well wrapped, for up to 4 months.

    cherry crumb pie on a plate with a fork
    Cherry Crumb Pie with Frozen Cherries

    If you try this recipe, I would love it if you could leave a star review rating and comment below! It’s so wonderful hearing your feedback! And don’t forget to share your creations with me by tagging @chenee_today on Instagram!

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    Cherry Crumb Pie

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    Easy cherry crumb pie made with frozen or fresh cherries! This is the best cherry crumb pie recipe with a delicious streusel topping for cherry pie deliciousness!
    Prep Time: 20 minutes
    Cook Time: 45 minutes
    Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine :American
    Servings: 10 slices
    Calories: 333kcal
    Recipe Source: Chenée Lewis

    Equipment you may need

    • pie pans
    • mixing bowls
    • pastry blender
    • measuring cups and spoons
    • ¾ sheet baking pan
    • heavy-duty aluminum foil
    • food scale

    Ingredients

    • 1 9-inch pie crust - homemade or store-bought

    Cherry Pie Filling

    • 5 cups (690 g) fresh or frozen dark sweet cherries - pitted
    • ¾ cup (150 g) granulated sugar
    • 1 ½ tablespoon (22 ml) fresh lemon juice
    • ¼ cup (32 g) cornstarch
    • ½ teaspoon (2 ml) almond extract
    • 1 ½ teaspoon (7 ml) pure vanilla extract
    • ¼ teaspoon (1 ml) ground cinnamon
    • 2 tablespoon (30 ml) salted butter
    • ¼ cup (59 g) water - if using fresh cherries

    Crumb Topping

    • ¾ cup (94 g) all-purpose flour
    • ⅔ cup (147 g) light brown sugar - packed
    • 6 tablespoon (84 g) salted butter - cold, cubed

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 400°F. Place a baking sheet lined with foil in the oven while it preheats.
    • Place pie crust in pie pan and flute edges. Set in refrigerator to chill.
      1 9-inch pie crust

    Cherry Pie Filling

    • In a medium saucepan, add all filling ingredients. If using fresh cherries, add up to ¼ cup of water to help the cornstarch dissolve.
      5 cups fresh or frozen dark sweet cherries, ¾ cup granulated sugar, 1 ½ tablespoon fresh lemon juice, ¼ cup cornstarch, ½ teaspoon almond extract, 1 ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract, ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon, 2 tablespoon salted butter, ¼ cup water
    • Bring to a boil, then simmer for 10 minutes, stirring, until thickened. Remove from heat and let cool.

    Crumb Topping

    • Whisk together flour and brown sugar in a bowl.
      ¾ cup all-purpose flour, ⅔ cup light brown sugar
    • Add in cold, cubed butter and cut in with a pastry blender or fork until the mixture forms pea-sized crumbs. Place in freezer for 10 minutes while you assemble the pie.
      6 tablespoon salted butter

    Assemble and Bake

    • Pour cooled pie filling into pie crust. Top with chilled crumb topping, pressing with your fingers to form larger crumbs if you like.
    • Place pie on preheated sheet pan and bake at 400°F for 45 minutes, or until crumb topping is golden brown and filling is bubbling. If necessary, cover edges of pie with aluminum foil during baking to prevent overbrowning.
    • Cool completely to allow to set before slicing and serving.

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    Notes

    Salted butter: If you prefer to use unsalted butter, feel free! You can just add ¼ teaspoon of salt to the flour and brown sugar for the crumb topping.
    Pie crust: You can use a homemade crust -- I love to use my flaky pie crust recipe, but a refrigerated pie crust is a great option too, and makes everything so easy!

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1 slice | Calories: 333 kcal | Carbohydrates: 52 g | Protein: 2 g | Fat: 13.5 g | Saturated Fat: 6.5 g | Cholesterol: 24 mg | Sodium: 151 mg | Potassium: 43 mg | Fiber: 2 g | Sugar: 34 g | Calcium: 25 mg | Iron: 1 mg
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    Last Updated on April 4, 2022 by Chenée Lewis

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    1. PMG

      December 17, 2022 at 10:00 am

      5 stars
      I've made this twice. It's got a great flavor and everyone loves it here.

      Reply
      • Chenée Lewis

        December 19, 2022 at 12:24 am

        Wonderful! Thanks for giving it a try!

        Reply
    2. pmg

      September 05, 2022 at 10:26 am

      5 stars
      This is a great recipe. Everyone especially loved the crumb topping.
      I don't care for almond extract so replaced it with one tbl. of Cointreau. Also added just a touch of lemon zest.

      Reply
      • Chenée Lewis

        September 06, 2022 at 6:39 pm

        Your swaps sound delicious! Glad you enjoyed it!

        Reply
    3. Sara Welch

      August 03, 2021 at 1:31 pm

      5 stars
      Enjoyed this for dessert last night and it does not disappoint! Quite possibly, the best way to enjoy cherries; my whole family loved it!

      Reply
      • Chenée Lewis

        August 10, 2021 at 12:08 pm

        I agree! Thank you!

        Reply
    4. Claudia Lamascolo

      August 03, 2021 at 1:10 pm

      5 stars
      This is the perfect summer treat and I love pie for dessert this one is on my list to make this weekend!

      Reply
      • Chenée Lewis

        August 10, 2021 at 12:08 pm

        Hope you enjoy!!

        Reply
    5. Tara

      August 03, 2021 at 1:02 pm

      5 stars
      Such an absolutely gorgeous summertime pie! Looks amazing with that vibrant sweet cherry filling paired with the crumbly topping. Yum!

      Reply
      • Chenée Lewis

        August 10, 2021 at 12:42 pm

        Thank you so much!!

        Reply
    6. Shadi Hasanzadenemati

      August 03, 2021 at 12:42 pm

      5 stars
      Love how easy this recipe is. Can’t wait to try it this weekend.

      Reply
      • Chenée Lewis

        August 10, 2021 at 12:08 pm

        Awesome! I hope you like it!

        Reply
    7. Kristen Wood

      August 03, 2021 at 12:38 pm

      Oh! this looks luscious as can be! 🙂

      Reply
      • Chenée Lewis

        August 10, 2021 at 12:43 pm

        It truly is!! 🙂

        Reply
    8. Immaculate Ruému

      June 17, 2021 at 11:58 am

      5 stars
      It's cherry season and I bought a lot, so I'm glad I came across this recipe! So decadent, the pastry was flaky to perfection and the streusel topping was buttery

      Reply
      • Chenée Lewis

        June 29, 2021 at 11:54 pm

        Thank you so much! Glad you liked it!

        Reply
    9. Jazz

      June 16, 2021 at 1:03 pm

      5 stars
      I feel like I've been waiting for this pie my whole life. It's perfect: simple to make and SO tasty!

      Reply
      • Chenée Lewis

        August 10, 2021 at 12:11 pm

        So great to hear! Glad you liked it!

        Reply
    10. Marta

      June 16, 2021 at 10:43 am

      5 stars
      So excited to find this recipe after picking up way too many cherries at the grocery store. I loved the filling, but it, with the crumb topping, was so perfect.

      Reply
      • Chenée Lewis

        August 10, 2021 at 1:06 pm

        So glad you liked it!

        Reply
    11. Britney Brown

      June 16, 2021 at 10:16 am

      5 stars
      I bought a huge bag of cherries and made this pie. It was so good, I ate like 3 slices in one day lol needless to say, this pie is absolutely delicious!

      Reply
      • Chenée Lewis

        June 23, 2021 at 1:20 am

        That's what I like to hear!! Glad you enjoyed it!

        Reply
    12. Shanna Jones

      June 16, 2021 at 10:16 am

      5 stars
      I don't know what I enjoyed more --- the crumble crust or the amazing filling! So, so good! I enjoyed mine a la mode, and it was fantastic.

      Reply
      • Chenée Lewis

        June 23, 2021 at 1:19 am

        A la mode is the best! Glad you liked it!

        Reply
    13. Jen

      June 15, 2021 at 4:06 pm

      5 stars
      I love the way you lay out the ingredients, it is super helpful! I plan to make this cherry pie for fathers day and will probably do a practice run tomorrow. Thanks for sharing

      Reply
      • Chenée Lewis

        June 15, 2021 at 11:16 pm

        Great! Thanks for giving it a try!

        Reply
    14. Chef Mireille

      June 14, 2021 at 10:37 am

      5 stars
      The crumb topping is the best reason to make this pie over and over again. What a delicious pie. It was so hard for us NOT to finish it all in one go 🙂

      Reply
      • Chenée Lewis

        June 15, 2021 at 11:16 pm

        Thanks so much! Glad it was a hit!

        Reply
    15. Crystal DaCruz

      June 14, 2021 at 7:54 am

      5 stars
      This cherry pie was so delicious! I really enjoyed the crust and the crumb topping! Amazing recipe!

      Reply
      • Chenée Lewis

        June 16, 2021 at 12:03 am

        Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it!

        Reply
    16. Robin

      June 13, 2021 at 7:43 pm

      5 stars
      Nothing says summer quite like cherries. A dab of fresh whipped cream and I was in heaven.

      Reply
      • Chenée Lewis

        June 15, 2021 at 11:27 pm

        Fresh whipped cream is such a good idea for this pie!

        Reply
    17. Crystal

      June 12, 2021 at 9:54 pm

      4 stars
      This pie is perfect for summer!!! Get a big scoop of ice cream and count me in!

      Reply
      • Chenée Lewis

        June 16, 2021 at 12:03 am

        Definitely! Vanilla ice cream is so perfect with this pie!

        Reply

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