If freezing, thaw overnight in the refrigerator before using. Excited to try this recipe out! Hi Claudia, detailed info can be found in the recipe instructions. To reheat the entire pie, warm it in the oven at 350°F for several minutes until warm (the warm filling can be quite soft when you cut the pie into pieces). This is the most amazing pie I have ever done. Then make the filling, place in an airtight container and freeze. If reheat then what temperature etc? I made this for my boyfriend’s birthday “cake” and it came out amazing! Pie is done when the crust is browned and filling may bubble slightly. and how mush? Cheers! Can you explain why you don’t need to blind bake the bottom crust? The flavour was awesome. I’ve been in charge of the pies every Thanksgiving so I feel like I just HAVE to make this for her! Read my tips on how to make a homemade pie crust here. Would it be possible to assemble the pie and freeze it to bake at a later date? Thank you so much, Claudia! Same. Two 425 gram tins would work just fine with my pie dish size. This will ensure that it doesn't burn and will be heated throughout. I use 1 cup for sour cherries and ¾ cup for sweet cherries. I made a cherry pie with a lattice top last night, but what temp and how long do I put it in the oven to warm it up? My Trump-supporting neighbors are having family over for Thanksgiving. The filling rose quite a lot during baking and started pouring out, it wasn’t such a big deal, but maybe I can look out for something next time? Hi Joe. The longer you take to bring your food back up to 60 degrees, the more of a window you give bacteria to multiply, so Food Standards Australia New Zealand recommends taking … Freezing. If using frozen cherries, which do you prefer.. the sweet or the sour? Unpitted cherries have pitts in them. ? Absolutely delicious! All Rights Reserved. Love all the tips, I will use them as I work on my pie skills this summer! My pie bottoms often up up soggy and wondered if the metal helps? In the Microwave: The oven gives better results when microwaving a pie slice, but nontheless you can do it: remove portion of the pie you want to heat, from the pie tin and place on microwaveable container. I used frozen? Whole loaves of bread and quickbreads can be warmed at 350 F, if you prefer them crusty, or wrapped in foil at up to 400 F for a softer finish. Store pie in the fridge for up to 3 days. Pop it in the microwave. Highly recommend!! If the crust starts to get too brown, cover with aluminum foil. This homemade cherry pie is my second favorite pie after apple pie, and it’s the best recipe out there. Fresh cherries will give out lovely cherry juice and the cornstarch turns that into a sauce for the pie. I’m not a baker, but had the mad idea that I wanted to make a cherry pie for the family and found this recipe which worked perfectly. And my husband thinks it’s undercooked, and he bakes more than I do so he’s probably right lol. I made this pie last night. Heat one slice approximately 20 seconds on low, or until just warmed; don't overdo it. We’re in NZ so cherries are in season (still expensive at $30 for the kg needed). How do you think about the answers? I chose yours because the instructions made sense, and the quantities and amounts were translateable easily into metric, and off I went into my lockdown baking frenzy. Should i cut the cherries in half if they are large??? I added a pinch of cinnamon, but otherwise followed the recipe. You can use any dish you have A glass dish is great. Can this pie be frozen first and then baked later? Trust me. I’m not a baker at all, but this recipe was easy to follow and came out perfectly. I just want to make sure I don't burn it or anything! Fresh pie is the best, but here are my freezing instructions: The pie dough can be prepared ahead of time and stored in the freezer.You can also make the filling and freeze it, then thaw overnight in the refrigerator before using. Thanks for the recipe! Further in the recipe you say add vanilla extract and Kirsch. I made this, and it ended up with way too much juice. You should put it in the oven at 110 degrees for around fifteen minutes. Hi Roni, I’m sorry but I don’t have experience baking in high altitude. The sooner you use it, the better. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and place in the lower third of the oven. The filling is easy to make, and you can use either sweet or sour cherries. Are you tired of the saying virtual or contactless like it is a great thing? I am unable to find fresh cherries only frozen. Can this be stored in the fridge be for cooking? You can sign in to vote the answer.