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recipe for homemade cherry cake

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This classic cherry pie is easy to make and has a deliciously sweet and tart filling, encased in a flaky, buttery crust. Whether you use fresh cherries or canned cherries, the pie suits any occasion and is a guaranteed hit. With a simple lattice or full-length crust and a sprinkle of cinnamon, it's a timeless dessert that's as impressive in taste as it is in appearance.

Ingredients
For the filling:
1.5 pounds fresh sour cherries (or three 14.5-ounce cans sour cherries)
3/4 cup granulated sugar
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/3 cup cornstarch
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Red food coloring (optional)
For the dough:
Homemade pie crust (makes two crusts: one for the bottom and one for the top)
1 large egg white, beaten
Granulated sugar for sprinkling
Directions
To make the cherry filling:

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