Clean Eating Cherry Pie Recipe | The Gracious Pantry (2024)

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Is cherry pie healthy? ›

Cherries contain ellagic acid, which appears to be a potent inhibitor to the growth of cancer cells. * Boosted fiber intake: It's no secret that Americans don't eat enough fiber — in fact, many of us are fiber deficient, falling short of the 25-35 grams per day recommended by the USDA Dietary Guidelines.

Fruit pies keep at room temperature for two days; you can store them, loosely covered, in the refrigerator for up to two days longer. (In warm climates, always store fruit pies in the refrigerator.)

Pies that make use of eggs and dairy (like pumpkin, mousse, and custard pies) should go straight into the fridge after cooling. They'll stay good for 2 days.

Pumpkin Pie: This one is our winner! When in doubt, choose pumpkin pie. In competition with those mentioned above, it offers the fewest calories, and least fat and added sugar. It's also loaded with vitamins and minerals such as vitamin B12, thiamin, riboflavin, folate, niacin, phosphorous, calcium, and iron.

In the pumpkin pie, calories, carbs and sodium are lower, while protein is higher. But the apple pie takes the cake when it comes to fiber and potassium, and it has less added sugar.

If a pie contains eggs or dairy products, it should be stored in the refrigerator and not left out at room temperature for more than two hours. Pies that do not contain dairy products, such as fruit pies can be stored, loosely covered at room temperature for up to two days.

While canned goods past their "best-by" date may not taste optimal, there's no real health risk in consuming canned goods as long as they remain in good condition. Here's why: The food in the container is commercially sterile and a vacuum seal prevents any new bacteria from getting in, so it will not spoil.

Generally speaking, yes, it is safe to buy food on its expiration date. Expiration dates have more to do with the food's overall quality and texture instead of when it is safe or not safe to eat. As long as there are no signs of spoilage, you can eat it, but it might not taste as fresh as it once was.

Quiche (Southern Egg Pie)

McDowell says that fruit and custard pies are best eaten within the first 24 hours after baking, but can be stored at room temperature for up to two days—any longer than that, and the crust will start to get soggy.

Can you freeze cherry pie? ›

Types of Fully Baked Pies That Can Be Frozen

Fruit pies such as apple, peach, mixed berry, strawberry rhubarb, and cherry pies can all be frozen (as long as they aren't thickened with cornstarch!)

An average individual meat pie provides around 450kcal, but the biggest problem is the 12g of saturated fat inside it – that's more than half the daily guideline. If you have buttery mashed potato or chips on the side, the fat content of your meal is even higher. It's best to keep pies as an occasional treat.

Cherries are rich in antioxidants

Experts know that different types of antioxidants — such as anthocyanins — have many health benefits; among other things, they're associated with a reduced risk of heart disease, among others. And that's important for everyone, since heart disease is a top killer of both men and women.

You weigh the pros and cons: the pie is made with fruits, so it contains more vitamins, brings you more nutriments and is less fat.

I love the tart sweetness. The bursting cherries. The buttery, flaky pie crust. There are other fruit pies that don't hold my attention, but cherry pie has my whole heart.