Reviewed: May 14, 2012

I used 3 cans of tart cherries (in water)in a deep dish pie pan. I used 1 cup sugar, otherwise kept the recipe the same. Delicious.

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cscarr

Reviewed: May 7, 2012

Great. I bought frozen sweet cherries from Sam's, but by the time I got home, they were almost defrosted; so I made pie in a ramrod fashion, found this recipe to use, and ran with it. I used a storebought pie shell b/c I was doing this fast. Bc these were sweet, not sour, cherries, I used only 3/4 cup of sugar. Perfect. I even rounded up the cornstarch to 1/4 cup. The consistency of filling was perfect. It should end up as thick as the canned cherries you can buy. I think those reviewers that complained of a runny filling didn't let it simmer long enough. You must be sure not to rush that step. You'll see the difference between thick like a gravy, and really THICK like pie filling. Keep simmering until it thickens like that. Will file this away to make again, perhaps using a combo of berries next time.

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Joanne

Cooking Level: Expert

Living In: Shirley, New York, USA

Reviewed: Jan. 13, 2012

This was my first time making a pie of any sort and man was it easy and so so yummy. I'm not sure why everyones been bashing the pie crust recipe because we thought the consistency was fine. It didn't crumble and it tasted fine! However I only chilled it for 2 hours because I was impatient and it was getting late. The pie was pretty sweet so I might add a little less sugar next time but it was still so so delicious! This will be my go to cherry pie recipe from now on!

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maygirl

Reviewed: Dec. 7, 2011

Overall this was a great recipe. I used canned sour cherries (in water) and followed the recipe exactly. It was really sweet--too sweet for my taste. I used it with the Best Ever Pie Crust recipe, but might try a different crust if I make it again.

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bonnie

Reviewed: Nov. 11, 2011

Absolutely the best cherry pie recipe on here. I used 1lb of frozen dark sweet cherries (thawed before use) and cut the sugar used in half. Served with a dollop of freshly whipped cream and it was to die for!

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Mrs.Gariner

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Westminster, Colorado, USA

Reviewed: Sep. 11, 2011

This is a great, easy cherry pie recipe. My hubby always loved and begged me to make apple pie. He never thought he would like cherry pie. I made this for an event one year and ever since he got a taste of it he asks for this now - rarely his beloved apple pie. I can't find sour cherries so I use 2 bags of frozen dark sweet cherries. I replace the sugar with Splenda to make it a sugar free recipe and it is still incredible. I add a little more almond extract than the recipe calls for and add in some vanilla and a sprinkle of cinnamon. I am also a lazy baker so I 'cheat' and use the pillsbury pie crusts - they are better than any I can make from scratch.

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JOANNH13

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: New Orleans, Louisiana, USA

Living In: Covington, Louisiana, USA

Reviewed: Sep. 6, 2011

My daughter in college requested a homemade cherry pie when she came home last weekend. I selected this recipe and cooked it for her. Despite missing a step and forgetting to add the butter and extract in the final step, she raved over this pie. It was NOT, as some have commented, too sweet. In fact, it wasn't sweet ENOUGH on its own, but was perfect with a couple of scoops of vanilla ice cream. Quite good, and I WILL make this again.

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HongKongCV

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Living In: Montgomery, Alabama, USA

Reviewed: Aug. 20, 2011

Easy to make and is probably the best cherry pie I've ever made.

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traceyt

Reviewed: Aug. 7, 2011

Cherry pie perfection! Thanks for sharing.

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WENDI67

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Shelton, Washington, USA

Living In: Yelm, Washington, USA

Reviewed: Jul. 16, 2011

I used fresh sour cherries from the farmer's market, cut the sugar to 1 cup, and cut the almond extract. I used a Pillsbury pie crust. This was very good, but I think next time I'll cut the sugar even more -- it was very sweet!!

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