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    Home » Recipes » Pies

    Fresh Cherry Pie with Lime

    Published: Jul 4, 2016 · Modified: Aug 10, 2022 by Kate Hackworthy · This post may contain affiliate links ·

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    Cherry pie is a delicious way to use fresh cherries. It's an easy homemade cherry pie filling that tastes great and is extra special with lime zest. #cherryrecipes #cherrypie #cherrypiefillingrecipe #cherrypiefilling #cherrypieeasy

    Fresh cherry pie is a delicious way to use fresh cherries. It's an easy homemade cherry pie filling that tastes great. The zesty lime really lifts the flavour of the sweet cherries to make this recipe extra special.

    Close up of a cherry pie with pastry stars on half of it.

    There's cherry pie, and then there's homemade fresh cherry pie with lime. Totally different things.

    The overly sweet, processed canned cherry pie filling that comes in most store-bought pies ain't nice. It barely tastes of cherries. 

    This traditional homemade cherry pie celebrates cherries in all their delicious glory.

    I've added some extra zing with lime juice and zest, because the two fruits go so beautifully together.

    I absolutely love cherries.

    As soon as they come into season, I can't wait to buy punnet after punnet of these sweet, juicy orbs.

    I like how they slow you down as you avoid the pit. You must undertake mindful fruit-eating, lest you crack a tooth on their solid pearls.

    Fresh cherries and limes on a plate next to a pie pan.

    Tips and Tricks

    Although this pie is super easy, I thought I'd give a little extra help with a few cook's tips and tricks. If you have any other questions, ask them in the comments and I'll update this section!

    - I've used store bought pastry to make this pie easier, but you can very easily make your own. Try this recipe.

    - Feel free to leave out the lime if you aren't a fan. It will be a traditional pie and still tasty.

    - Don't skip the cornflour/cornstarch - it thickens the cherries and creates that traditional cherry sauce. 

    How to pit cherries

    There are plenty of ways to take out cherry pits. I have one major piece of advice for you though - do not wear a white t-shirt. All methods can be a little messy!

    Pitter - Don't be put off by the pitting process. A cherry pitter is inexpensive and makes it so much easier. Just place one into the manual gadget, press it over a bowl and the pit will pop out! It's definitely the easiest method and my cherry pitter gets quite a lot of use every cherry season!

    How to remove cherry pits without a pitter

    How to remove cherry pits with a chopstick
    Simply remove the stem, then push a chopstick into the stem end of the cherry and the pit should shoot out! Be sure to do it over a bowl as it could get a bit messy. 

    How to remove cherry pits with a paper clip
    Remove the stem, then insert the looped end of the paper clip into the stem end and 'hook' the pit and pull it out.

    cherries in a pot.

    Cherry Pie Filling Recipe

    This is sooo easy to make. Once you've pitted the cherries, you simply need to heat the cherries with water, sugar, vanilla and lime zest.

    Let it bubble for 5 minutes, then stir in the cornflour/cornstarch (dissolved in 3 tablespoon of water), bring it back to the boil and voila - fresh cherry pie filling!

    Cherries

    At the bottom of my garden, a cherry tree has just sprung into life.

    It hasn't had fruit in the years that we've lived here, but after pruning an overgrown bush, we now have fresh cherries!

    The tree will need a bit of love and attention, but I hope it will bear more fruit next year.

    Cherries might just be my favourite fruit. They certainly are during this time of year. 

    Fresh cherry recipes

    Cherry Popsicles with dark chocolate and almonds
    Cherry hand pies
    Vegan Black Forest Cake
    Black Forest Cherry Chocolate Avocado Mousse
    Cherry bars

    Cherry pie with pastry stars on a wooden table.

    Nostalgic cherry pie 

    Cherry pies are so popular in North America (happy 4th of July, American readers!), and they remind me of growing up near Vancouver.

    I love nostalgic foods and how a method of cooking or a smell can transport you back in time. This best cherry pie totally takes me back to my childhood whenever I make it. Nostalgia pie. 

    Looking back, I remember making pastry with my mum when I was a little girl, helping her to roll out the pastry and taking a few cheeky nibbles of the dough.

    I recall playing with my sisters in the garden while eating cherries and seeing who could spit the pits the furthest into a jar.

    I wonder what food memories my children will have when they grow up? What cooking smells will capture a moment for them to look back upon and smile.

    Pie in a pan on a wooden table.

    Recipe

    Did you make this recipe? Please let me know how it turned out for you!
    Leave a comment and star rating below and share a picture with the hashtag #veggiedesserts. I love seeing your recreations of my vegetarian and vegan recipes and cakes. Kate x

    Close up of a cherry pie with pastry stars on half of it.

    Lime and Fresh Cherry Pie

    Kate Hackworthy | Veggie Desserts
    This lime and fresh cherry pie is easy to make and full of great taste from the sweet cherries and vibrant lime.
    5 from 6 votes
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    Prep Time 20 mins
    Cook Time 1 hr 10 mins
    Total Time 1 hr 30 mins
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine American, Vegan, Vegetarian
    Servings 8
    Calories 223 kcal

    Ingredients
     

    • 1 package shortcrust pastry usually vegan, but check packaging

    Cherry Pie Filling

    • 8 cups (1 kg) fresh cherries
    • 1 cup (200ml) water
    • 4 tablespoons sugar or more if the cherries are very sour
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • Zest of 2 limes
    • Juice of 1 lime
    • 3 tablespoons cornstarch dissolved in 3 tablespoons of water to make a slurry
    • 2 tablespoons of milk non-dairy if vegan for brushing the pastry

    Instructions
     

    • Heat the oven to 400F / 200C
    • Line a 23cm/9in pie or tart tin with the shortcrust pastry, trim the edges and reserve and refrigerate the excess pastry. Line the bottom with baking paper then weigh it down with baking beans or dried rice. Bake for about 12 minutes or until golden.
    • Remove the paper and baking beans and cook the tart for a further 7 minutes. Remove from the oven but leave the oven on.

    For the Cherry Pie Filling

    • Meanwhile, make the cherry pie filling: Remove the pits from the cherries with a pitter gadget (much easier!) or carefully with a knife.
    • Add the cherries to a large saucepan over a medium heat with the water, sugar, vanilla, most of the lime zest (reserve some for decoration) and the lime juice. Bring to the boil, then reduce the heat to low and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
    • Pour in the cornstarch slurry and stir to combine. Bring back to the boil, then remove the pan from the heat. It will be thick but not overly gelatinous.

    For the pie

    • Roll out the excess pastry and cut into desired shapes.
    • Pour the filling into the pie shell and top with the pastry shapes. Brush the pastry shapes with milk (dairy or non-dairy) and bake in the oven for 10 minutes, then reduce the heat to 350F / 170C and cook for a further 30 minutes.
    • Allow the pie to cool for a few hours before serving cold. Keep in the refrigerator.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 223kcalCarbohydrates: 44gProtein: 3gFat: 1gSodium: 122mgPotassium: 329mgFiber: 3gSugar: 23gVitamin A: 90IUVitamin C: 9.7mgCalcium: 25mgIron: 1.3mg

    The nutritional information provided is approximate and can vary depending on several factors, so is not guaranteed to be accurate. Please see a registered dietician for special diet advice.

    Tried this recipe?Mention @kateveggiedesserts or tag #veggiedesserts! I love seeing your recreations.

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    Comments

    1. bob

      July 23, 2019 at 2:31 am

      5 stars
      Thank you! Awesome pie recipe. As a guy who has never made one before, you made it easy to understand and it tastes great

      Reply
    2. Kelly

      May 01, 2019 at 1:16 pm

      5 stars
      What a great summer recipe! I love how the lime and cherry compliment each other to cut the sweetness.

      Reply
    3. Renee Goerger

      May 01, 2019 at 1:12 pm

      5 stars
      I have removed cherry pits with a paper clip, and it does work. It's a lot easier (and cleaner) using a cherry pitter, however. I have also used a straw, but again, a cherry pitter is best. All that said, this recipe is AMAZING! The flavors of the fresh cherries and the lime are wonderful together!

      Reply
    4. Sarah El

      September 04, 2018 at 11:26 am

      5 stars
      What a great pie! It's delicious. I'm usually not great at making pies but this was easy. My children really liked this pie too

      Reply
    5. April J

      August 04, 2018 at 12:31 pm

      5 stars
      What a delicious pie, and I loved the lime/cherry flavour combination! Will make again!

      Reply
    6. Sophia

      July 17, 2017 at 1:35 am

      5 stars
      What an outstanding pie! So good. I only just fond your blog, so now I'm one happy camper 🙂

      Reply
    7. choclette

      July 23, 2016 at 1:33 pm

      Oh a cherry tart. How utterly glorious. I finally bought a cherry pitter last year, what a revelation! Just need to make sure I use it this year.

      Reply
    8. Camilla @FabFood4All

      July 22, 2016 at 11:33 pm

      What a gorgeous pie, I love cherries and so do my family so this would be a perfect dessert for us:-)

      Reply
    9. Gingey Bites

      July 11, 2016 at 9:46 pm

      This looks as though it would taste delicious! I could do with a slice and a big dollop of vanilla ice - cream. Delicious.

      Reply
    10. Katie

      July 05, 2016 at 9:03 am

      Such a beautiful pie! I think I need to invest in a cherry pitter so I can give this darling a go!

      Katie xoxo
      Katiecakes

      Reply
    11. Becca @ Amuse Your Bouche

      July 04, 2016 at 12:30 pm

      I don't think I've ever had cherry pie before but somehow I know I would just love this. Love the hint of lime in it too, and your pretty star topping! Just gorgeous.

      Reply
    12. nadia

      July 04, 2016 at 11:59 am

      This is one good looking pie! I love that you haven't covered the top so we can see the gorgeous cherry filling! It's funny how different smells and tastes take you back to certain events in your past 🙂

      Reply
    13. Dannii @ Hungry Healthy Happy

      July 04, 2016 at 11:07 am

      This is such a beautiful pie! We are eating a lot of cherries at the moment and cherry pie is a favourite of ours.

      Reply
    14. Claire @foodiequine

      July 04, 2016 at 10:24 am

      Cherry Pie always makes me think of Twin Peaks! This one is a stunner.

      Reply
    15. Diana

      July 04, 2016 at 9:58 am

      That's a beautiful pie! I love cherries but haven't had any this year, no idea why. But would really love a slice of this pie right now 🙂

      Reply

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