Cherry Pie
Serves: 6
Eloise Gerhold
1 January 1970
Based on User reviews:
52
Spice
51
Sweetness
47
Sourness
39
mins
Prep time (avg)
5.1
Difficulty
Ingredients:
1.5 cups
Granulated Sugar4 tbsps
Cornstarch1 tbsp
Almond Extract (optional)1.5 tbsps
Butter (to dot)Directions:
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Watch how to make this recipe
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Place cherries in medium saucepan and place over heat
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Cover
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After the cherries lose considerable juice, which may take a few minutes, remove from heat
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In a small bowl, mix the sugar and cornstarch together
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Pour this mixture into the hot cherries and mix well
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Add the almond extract, if desired, and mix
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Return the mixture to the stove and cook over low heat until thickened, stirring frequently
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Remove from the heat and let cool
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If the filling is too thick, add a little water, too thin, add a little more cornstarch
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Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F
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Use your favorite pie dough recipe
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Prepare your crust
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Divide in half
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Roll out each piece large enough to fit into an 8 to 9-inch pan
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Pour cooled cherry mixture into the crust
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Dot with butter
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Moisten edge of bottom crust
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Place top crust on and flute the edge of the pie
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Make a slit in the middle of the crust for steam to escape
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Sprinkle with sugar
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Bake for about 50 minutes
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Remove from the oven and place on a rack to cool