This easy cherry pie recipe takes about three minutes to assemble and then 45 minutes to bake. There is no easier and more delicious cherry pie out there. You’re going to love it!
I make 3 pies for Thanksgiving dinner. It doesn’t matter how many guests are coming, nor who they are.
Thanksgiving isn’t Thanksgiving without a slice of cherry pie.
And a slice of pumpkin pie.
And a slice of pecan pie.
It just isn’t.
And I make all 3 of them myself, usually on the Tuesday before Thanksgiving.
Are you impressed?
Everyone always raves about all that work I did to make three pies, but all three are so easy that it’s embarrassing.
See, I buy two boxes of pre-made pie crusts. It doesn’t matter whether they’re Pillsbury or the store brand; they’re all flaky and delicious. So I buy the crusts, roll them out into my pretty pie pans, and then I cook the pies. It does take a bit of work, but one evening after work, I take care of it and then it’s done.
To contrast, I make a chocolate cherry cheesecake for Christmas dinner, and I think that is more work than the three pies.
This cherry pie is by far the easiest of the three pies I bake, and it’s a great place for my young daughter to feel like she’s helping.
What makes this cherry pie so easy?
The secret to this cherry pie is that everything is pre-made, and I don’t mean that you make it ahead of time. I mean that you buy it.
Is that cheating? I don’t think it is.
So you take two refrigerated pie crusts and two cans of cherry pie filling, and you plop it all in a pie plate and bake it. Voilà, you’ve got an impressive cherry pie.
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Joyce says
I would like to use the can cherries with the splenda but I agree they have a strange taste. I never thought to mix a can of regular with the splenda ones. I will try that.
Joyce
Jo says
How do you store the pie
Tara Ziegmont says
I just store mine on the counter. It will stay good for about three days.
OnePerfectBite says
I love the pies that you've made part of your holiday. The cherry pie sounds delicious.
jean says
This is my daughter's favorite pie so she always makes it and brings it to Thanksgiving dinner. Enjoy your cherry pie!
Emily says
My, it doesn’t get any easier than this! And boy would I like to have a piece of that cherry pie right now! Thanks for sharing with us. 🙂
[email protected] says
Looks yummy and so colorful. Thanks for the recipe.
[email protected] says
No one knows this but when I don’t have time to make dessert this is my favorite way to make a cherry pie. My family think I spent all afternoon make one of they favorites.
Geri
FeelsLikeHomeBlog says
Joyce – Given a choice, I usually go with the all sugar ones. They just taste better. Mixing it one can of each is much less noticeable, but still not as good as the original. (Isn't that always the case?)
FeelsLikeHomeBlog says
It'll be our secret. 😉
live.love.eat says
Definitely sounds easy. And looks beautiful!
thediaperdiaries says
That looks delicious!!
Shan @ the fairy blogmother says
Shortcuts in baking are good. And nobody ever has to know.
Shan @ the fairy blogmother says
Shortcuts in baking are good. And nobody ever has to know.
Nicci says
I also make three pies, regardless of how many guests we are having: pumpkin pie, cherry pie, and Vermont Maple Apple Pie (YUM). My cherry pie always fails, so I was going to give up and buy a frozen pie this year, but I think I can handle your recipe. 🙂
Nedra Crouse says
So easy my husband is making it right now. Thanks for sharing.
Debi says
There must be an error…14 minutes to bake?!!!
Tara Ziegmont says
You’re right. It should have been 40-45. Not sure where 14 came from!
Karla says
Is the baking the same time for a homemade crust? Thank you ☺️
Tara Ziegmont says
I’m not sure what you’re asking? If you have a homemade crust recipe, you should follow those instructions.
Katie says
Thank you! This is exactly the type of recipe I was looking for! After all of the Thanksgiving and Christmas baking I just wanted a super simple cherry pie recipe! You’re the best!!