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Cherry Pie Casserole Recipe

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This Cherry Pie Casserole is a delightful dessert that combines the luscious sweetness of fresh or frozen cherries with a tender, crumbly biscuit topping. Easy to prepare and perfect for sharing, this casserole offers the comforting flavors of a classic cherry pie in a simple, bake-and-serve format.

Ingredients

Cherry Filling

  • 4 cups fresh or frozen pitted cherries
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice

Topping

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) cold butter, cut into small cubes
  • 1/4 cup milk

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it’s ready to bake the casserole evenly.
  2. Prepare Cherry Filling: In a saucepan over medium heat, combine cherries, 1 cup sugar, cornstarch, and lemon juice. Stir continuously until the mixture thickens and becomes bubbly, about 5 to 7 minutes, then remove from heat.
  3. Transfer Filling: Pour the thickened cherry filling into a 9x9-inch baking dish, spreading it evenly.
  4. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, 1/2 cup sugar, baking powder, and salt thoroughly.
  5. Add Butter: Incorporate the cold, cubed butter into the dry ingredients using your fingers or a pastry cutter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  6. Stir in Milk: Pour in the milk and gently stir until the dough just comes together without overmixing.
  7. Top Cherry Mixture: Drop spoonfuls of the dough evenly over the cherry filling in the baking dish to create a biscuit-style topping.
  8. Bake the Casserole: Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 35 to 40 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and cooked through.
  9. Cool and Serve: Allow the casserole to cool slightly before serving to let the filling set and avoid burns.

Notes

  • You can use either fresh or frozen cherries; if using frozen, no need to thaw before cooking.
  • For a more tart flavor, increase the lemon juice slightly or reduce sugar to balance sweetness.
  • Use cold butter to achieve a crumbly, biscuit-like topping texture.
  • Serve warm alone, or with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for an extra indulgent treat.
  • Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

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