This cherry pie recipe is sweet, tart and bursting with juicy cherries, all tucked inside our flaky, buttery homemade pie crust. Made with fresh or frozen cherries and a hint of almond and lemon, it gives you that classic homemade cherry pie flavor any time of year—no canned pie filling needed.

I’ve said it before, but I am a pie girl through and through. Give me a slice of pie over almost any other dessert (except strawberry shortcake…my true love!). That flaky golden crust, juicy fruit filling and contrast between buttery, crisp pastry and gooey cherries? Dream. Come. True.

And while cherry pie may seem like a summer dessert, frozen cherries make this one perfect for Thanksgiving and Christmas too. You can even make the whole pie ahead of time and freeze it, which is exactly the kind of dessert I want when every inch of my kitchen is already spoken for.

Ingredients You’ll Need

You only need a handful of ingredients for homemade cherry pie. Here’s what really matters:

• Pie Crust: Our all-butter pie crust makes enough for the bottom and beautiful lattice top.
• Cherries: Tart cherries are our first choice, but sweet cherries work too. Fresh or frozen can both be used.
• Sugar: Sweetens the cherries. You may want to adjust it slightly depending on how tart your fruit is.
• Lemon: A little acidity brightens the filling and balances the sugar.
• Almond Extract: Just a sma

There’s just something magical about pie. It’s nostalgic, homey, a little bit messy, and my absolute favorite type of dessert! Over the years, I have shared so many incredible pie recipes here on Oh Sweet Basil, but a few of them have earned their place as true fan favorites—the best pie recipes you all make again and again.

This roundup features my most popular pies of all time, from classic fruit pies with buttery, flaky crusts to creamy custard pies and rich holiday favorites. Whether you’re planning your Thanksgiving menu or just craving a slice of something sweet on a Sunday afternoon, these tried-and-true pies deliver every single time.

Classic Fruit Pies

Fruit pies are the heart of homemade pie baking—simple ingredients, bright flavors, and that irresistible blend of tender fruit and flaky crust. These classic fruit pies are some of our most popular recipes because they never go out of style and always taste like home.