This wonderful homemade sweet and simple cherry pie recipe is not only delicious, but also a healthy version. The perfect 4th of July gluten-free dessert recipe to bring to any festive gathering this year. It's a functional dessert designed to nourish and satisfy from the inside out.
Don't be intimidated by this recipe for homemade cherry pie. The gluten-free pie crust is actually simple to prepare. High fiber pie crust is also packed full of iron, magnesium, phosphorus and B vitamins. The pie filling is made with anti-inflammatory cherries and also no refined sugars.
My recipes for apple pie bites, apple crisp, and pecan pie bars inspired this recipe. I wanted a fun summer gluten-free dessert recipe that everyone will enjoy.
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- 💖 Why You'll Love This Gluten-Free Homemade Cherry Pie Recipe?
- 🥧 Sweet Juicy Homemade Cherry Pie While Also Being Healthy Too
- 🥣 Ingredients to Make a Healthy Simple Cherry Pie Recipe
- 🍰 Healthy Slice of Cherry Pie!
- 🍒 Cherry Nutrition: Health and Beauty Benefits
- Health Benefits of Sorghum Flour
- 🧡 Learn How to Make a Healthy, Simple Cherry Pie Recipe!
- 📖 Recipe
- ⭐️ Pro Nutrition Tip
- ⭐️ Cherry Pie Expert Tips
- Can I Use Different Fruit in This Simple Pie Recipe?
- Can I Use Frozen Cherries for This Recipe?
- What Can I Substitute for the Maple Syrup In This Sweet Cherry Pie Recipe?
- Can I Use a Blender if I Don't Own a Food Processor?
- Can I Use Almond Meal Instead of Almond Flour In This Simple Cherry Pie Recipe?
- ❄️ How to Store, Freeze, and Thaw Leftover Cherry Pie?
- 🥘 Meal Prep Tips
- 😀 Let Me Know if You Make This Healthy, Simple Cherry Pie Recipe!
- ❤️ More Summer Desserts
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💖 Why You'll Love This Gluten-Free Homemade Cherry Pie Recipe?
- No Refined Sugars - Natually sweetened with sweet cherries and maple syrup, make this your go-to healthy dessert recipe.
- High Fiber Recipe - Perfect summer dessert with a higher fiber content than traditional cherry pie recipes.
- Functional Dessert - It's a functional dessert designed to nourish and satisfy from the inside out.
- Gluten-Free - Most cherry pie recipes contain gluten, but this one is unique and made with all gluten-free ingredients.
🥧 Sweet Juicy Homemade Cherry Pie While Also Being Healthy Too
This sweet cherry pie is not only healthy, but also gluten-free. Perfect for those with celiac disease. It's naturally sweetened with sweet cherries and maple syrup meaning no-refined sugar in this recipe.
Such a simple to make and delicious summer dessert recipe. If you are familiar with flavored fruit pie recipes, then this will become your new favorite recipe.
🥣 Ingredients to Make a Healthy Simple Cherry Pie Recipe
- Cherries - Of course, you need some plump and delicious fresh sweet cherries for the perfect tasting cherry pie.
- Almond Flour - This type of flour gives a nice texture that works well with the high fiber sorghum flour.
- Sorghum Flour - Naturally gluten-free flour that is also high in dietary fiber and nutrient dense.
- Chia Seeds - This is used to thicken the pie filling, as well as give the pie crust more stability. Nutritionally, it increases the fiber content and provides omega-3 fatty acids.
- Egg - You need an egg for the pie crust. If you prefer to make this vegan, swap for a flax egg instead.
- Coconut Oil - I like this oil the best, because you get a hint of extra sweetness from the coconut oil, but if you use refined coconut oil, it has a neutral taste.
- Apple Cider Vinegar - This ingredient is important for the gluten-free pie crust. This ensures you don't overwork the dough when kneading and rolling it.
- Maple Syrup - This is the yummiest sweetener. If you don't have maple syrup, try honey or agave.
- Vanilla Extract - One teaspoon works perfectly to add depth of flavor to the pie filling.
- Almond Extract - Don't forget this ingredient. It adds another layer of flavor and balances perfectly with the cherries used in this simple cherry pie recipe.
- Arrowroot Powder - This is used a stable thickener for the cherry pie filling. If you don't have this powder on hand, swap with tapioca starch or even corn starch.
- Balsamic Vinegar - Yes, you read this correctly. This ingredient is used to decrease the amount of maple syrup, while still accurately giving that sweet pie filling. Balsamic vinegar also helps the body balance blood sugar levels. This is important to avoid a high spike of blood sugar, typically with a traditional cherry pie. This acidic ingredient also replaces the typical lemon juice you find in most recipes.
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🍰 Healthy Slice of Cherry Pie!
A typical cherry pie is loaded with butter from the pie crust, but this simple cherry pie recipe gives you the same flavor as a typical fruit pie without the butter. Plus, it is made from anti-inflammatory ingredients to protect your body.
The perfect summer dessert recipe when you would like to use up any or all of your summer cherries this year.
This sweet and simple cherry pie recipe is such a healthier alternative than those store bought pies in the freezer section of your grocery store. Gluten-free, healthy, and refined sugar-free!
🍒 Cherry Nutrition: Health and Beauty Benefits
Cherries are a vibrant fruit to have in your diet, especially for the health and beauty benefits. They are packed with essential vitamins and minerals, such as vitamin C, potassium, and fiber, which contribute to overall wellness.
Moreover, their high antioxidant content helps combat free radicals, reduce the risk of chronic diseases, and promote youthful, glowing skin. Research also suggests cherries can help improve sleep quality due to their natural melatonin content.
Additionally, the anti-inflammatory properties found in cherries may help alleviate pain and reduce the symptoms of arthritis. Incorporating cherries into your daily meals can not only enhance your nutritional intake, but also give a delicious boost to your overall health and beauty routine.
Key Nutrients of Cherries
Dietary Fiber | Potassium | Copper | Vitamin C | Manganese | Vitamin K | Polyphenols
Health Benefits of Sorghum Flour
Sorghum flour benefits include being naturally gluten-free. This gluten-free flour can be used in various recipes, from baked goods to savory dishes, making it an excellent alternative for those with gluten sensitivities or celiac disease.
It is also rich in antioxidants, which help fight inflammation and reduce the risk of chronic illnesses.
Sorghum and Dietary Fiber
A versatile ingredient known for its impressive nutritional profile, including being a rich source of dietary fiber.
High in dietary fiber, sorghum flour can aid digestion and maintain a healthy weight by promoting a feeling of fullness. What sets sorghum flour apart is its high fiber content, which can help digestion, maintain healthy blood sugar levels, and contribute to a feeling of fullness, thereby supporting weight management.
Additionally, sorghum flour contains essential nutrients, such as protein and antioxidants, which are beneficial for overall health. Nutrient-dense sorghum flour contains various important vitamins and minerals, such as iron, which supports oxygen transport in the blood, magnesium, which aids in muscle and nerve function, and B-vitamins, which play key roles in energy production.
Its mild, slightly sweet flavor makes it versatile for use in various recipes, from baked goods to savory dishes, providing both health benefits and culinary options.
Key Nutrients of Sorghum Flour
Dietary Fiber | Protein | Iron | Magnesium | Phosphorus | Thiamin | Vitamin B6 | Selenium | Copper | Zinc
🧡 Learn How to Make a Healthy, Simple Cherry Pie Recipe!
Learn how easy it is to make a gluten-free simple cherry pie recipe with a high fiber crust.
📖 Recipe
Healthy, Sweet, Simple Cherry Pie Recipe
Equipment
Ingredients
Pie Crust Ingredients:
- 2 cups sorghum flour (plus extra for rolling out)
- ½ cup almond flour
- ½ tablespoon chia seeds
- ¼ teaspoon sea salt
- ¼ cup coconut oil (cold, NOT melted)
- ½ teaspoon almond extract
- 1 large egg (beaten)
- 2 tablespoons water (cold)
- ½ tablespoon apple cider vinegar
Cherry Pie Filling Ingredients:
- 4 cups cherries (pitted, halved, and quartered)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon almond extract
- ¼ cup maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons arrowroot powder
- 2 tablespoons chia seeds
- ¼ teaspoon sea salt
Optional: Egg Wash
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon milk of choice (I used unsweetened almond milk)
Instructions
Prepare the Crust:
- In a food processor, combine all the crust ingredients and pulse until it resembles grainy sand.
- Remove the pie dough from the food processor and place onto a well-floured surface. Begin to knead the dough with your hands.
- Divide the dough in half. Wrap each ball of dough in plastic wrap or parchment paper. Chill the dough for 2 hours in the refrigerator.
- Remove one ball of dough from the refrigerator. Lightly flour the top of the dough with more sorghum flour, and roll into a circle the shape of your pie pan, about ⅛-inch thick. If you get a hole or crack, wet your fingers with water and reshape that section of dough. Repeat with the second ball of dough.
Prepare the Lattice Crust:
- After rolling out the second pie crust layer, using a sharp knife or pastry wheel, cut the pieces into 10 1-inch strips.
Make the Filling:
- In a large bowl, combine cherries, maple syrup, arrowroot powder, chia seeds, salt, balsamic vinegar, vanilla and almond extracts. Cover and set aside.
Assemble the Pie:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Slide the prepared pie crust into the pie dish. Pinch the edges with your finger or use a fork to indent. Using a fork, randomly prick the pie dough.
- Pour the prepared cherry filling over the pie crust.
- Carefully weave the strips over and under each to create a lattice crust. Pinch the edges with a fork.
Optional Egg Wash:
- Brush the top with egg wash.
- Place the prepared pie onto a baking sheet. Bake for 20 minutes.
- After 20 minutes, reduce the oven temperature to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Check to ensure the crust is not browning too quickly. If this is occurring, add aluminum foil over the crust edges and continue to cook for an additional 30-35 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and transfer to a cooling rack. Allow to cool for 2 hours before slicing and serving.
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⭐️ Pro Nutrition Tip
Incorporate chia seeds into your cherry pie filling. Chia seeds are rich in soluble fiber, which aids digestion and promotes a healthy gut microbiome.
Additionally, they help thicken the filling naturally, reducing the need for additional starches. To do this, mix a tablespoon of chia seeds into the cherry mixture before baking.
This not only enhances the texture but also adds omega-3 fatty acids and antioxidants to your dessert.
Recipe Key Nutrients
Protein | Dietary Fiber | Magnesium | Iron | Potassium | Vitamin C
⭐️ Cherry Pie Expert Tips
Here are a few tips to make this homemade cherry pie taste amazing.
Can I Use Different Fruit in This Simple Pie Recipe?
Yes, test out any other tasty summer fruit you like. Personally, this recipe is equally delicious with peaches or blueberries. You can make a simple blueberry pie or even a peach pie recipe. I encourage you to experiment with various flavor profiles.
Can I Use Frozen Cherries for This Recipe?
You can make this with frozen, or if you have fresh cherries from your summer harvest, that would be perfect too. I do suggest you thaw the frozen cherries first.
What Can I Substitute for the Maple Syrup In This Sweet Cherry Pie Recipe?
You can substitute the maple syrup for honey, stevia, or even molasses.
Can I Use a Blender if I Don't Own a Food Processor?
Yes, however, you will have some difficulty removing the crust from the blender. I suggest you use a spatula to scrape the mixture from the blender.
Can I Use Almond Meal Instead of Almond Flour In This Simple Cherry Pie Recipe?
The pie crust is not meant to be crumbly once rolled out, so it's better to use almond flour instead of almond meal.
Almond flour is made from blanched (peeled) almonds, so it is lighter in texture. The almond meal has a coarser consistency and adds more fiber. Other than that, the nutritional content is the same.
There are more antioxidants in the almond meal due to the skin remaining. This will result in a slightly denser crust, but if you prefer the crumbly texture, then using almond meal would be fine. However, you will have issues when you try to roll it out and having holes to repair in the dough.
❄️ How to Store, Freeze, and Thaw Leftover Cherry Pie?
Store any leftover sweet cherry pie in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days. You can freeze your cherry pie slices layered between parchment paper in an airtight container for up to 3 months.
Simply thaw, by removing from the freezer and allowing them to come to room temperature, takes 3-4 hours or even thaw overnight in the refrigerator. This recipe is the perfect summer dessert recipe, especially for 4th of July.
🥘 Meal Prep Tips
- Prepare the Dough Ahead - Make your pie crust dough in advance and store it in the refrigerator for up to two days or freeze it for longer storage. This allows the dough to rest, resulting in a flakier crust, and saves time on baking day.
- Pit and Freeze Cherries - Pit fresh cherries when they're in season and freeze them in portions. This ensures you have ready-to-use cherries for your pie anytime, reducing preparation time.
- Pre-Make the Filling - Prepare the simple cherry pie filling and store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days before assembling the pie. This allows the flavors to meld and thickens the mixture, resulting in a more robust filling.
- Utilize Freezer Dump Bags - Combine all your pie filling ingredients in a freezer-safe bag and freeze. When you're ready to bake, simply thaw the mixture, pour it into your crust, and bake as directed. This method streamlines the baking process and minimizes cleanup.
By implementing these tips, you can enjoy a delicious, gut-friendly sweet cherry pie with reduced preparation time and enhanced nutritional benefits.
😀 Let Me Know if You Make This Healthy, Simple Cherry Pie Recipe!
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