SWEET CHERRY PIE
After my husband and I had finished picking some wonderful sweet cherries, he suggested I make a pie. It turned out great. Canned cherries work well, too.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h10m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a bowl, combine flour and salt; cut in shortening until crumbly. Gradually add water, tossing with a fork until a ball forms. Divide dough in half so that one ball is slightly larger than the other. Roll out larger ball to fit a 7-in. pie plate. Transfer pastry to pie plate. Trim pastry even with edge. , For filling, combine sugar with cornstarch in a microwave-safe bowl. Drain cherries and reserve 2 tablespoons juice. Stir in cherries; reserved juice, lemon juice and almond extract. Microwave on high for 2-3 minutes until mixture comes to a boil and is thickened, stirring occasionally. Pour into crust. Dot with butter., Roll out remaining pastry to fit top of pie. Place over filling. Flute edges. Cut slits in pastry. , Bake at 400° for 15 minutes. Reduce heat to 350° and bake 25-30 minutes longer or until golden brown. Cool on a wire rack.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 449 calories, Fat 19g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 328mg sodium, Carbohydrate 64g carbohydrate (29g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 5g protein.
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