Gather fresh cherries, flour, sugar, butter, and lemon juice. Make sure all ingredients are ready for a smooth baking process.
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Mix flour, sugar, and butter until crumbly. Add water and knead into a dough. Chill for 30 minutes before rolling it out.
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Pit the cherries and mix them with sugar, lemon juice, and cornstarch. Let it sit for 10 minutes to thicken.
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Roll out the chilled dough on a floured surface. Place it in the pie pan and trim the edges.
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Pour the cherry mixture into the prepared crust. Spread it evenly for a consistent filling.
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Roll out the second dough and place it over the cherries. Crimp the edges to seal and cut slits for steam to escape.
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Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Bake the pie for 45-50 minutes until golden brown. Cool before serving.
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Let the pie cool for at least 2 hours. Slice and serve with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.
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