CHERRY PIE

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A traditionally delicious treat is a slice of the best cherry pie recipe ever. -Frances Poste, Wall, South Dakota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h15m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

PASTRY:
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup shortening
1/4 cup ice water
FILLING:
2 cans (16 ounces each) tart cherries
1 cup sugar
3 tablespoons quick-cooking tapioca
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
1/4 teaspoon salt
Red food coloring, optional
1 tablespoon butter

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine flour and salt; cut in shortening until crumbly. Gradually add water, tossing with a fork until dough forms a ball. Divide dough in half. Roll out one portion. Line a 9-in. pie plate with bottom crust; trim pastry even with edge. , Drain cherries, reserving 1/4 cup juice. In a large bowl, combine the sugar, tapioca, extract, salt, food coloring if desired and reserved juice. Gently stir in the cherries; let stand for 15 minutes., Pour into the crust. Dot with butter. Roll out remaining pastry; make a lattice crust. Seal and flute edges. Bake at 375° for 55-60 minutes. Cool on a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 363 calories, Fat 14g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 4mg cholesterol, Sodium 240mg sodium, Carbohydrate 58g carbohydrate (35g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

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