Classic Cherry Pie
Prep Time
20 minutes
Cook Time
50 minutes
Makes
1
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 Tbsp. tapioca
- 1/8 tsp. salt
- 1 c. sugar
- 6 drops red food coloring
- 3 c. water packed red sour cherries (drained)
- 1/2 c. cherry juice
- 1/4 tsp. almond extract
- 1 Tbsp. butter (to dot pie)
Steps
1
Check cherries for pits
2
Mix all ingredients and let stand for 15 minutes
3
Pour into a 9″ pie shell
4
Dot with 1 Tbsp butter
5
Add top crust. If a solid crust, cut slits to vent
6
Cover edges with foil and bake at 425* for 20 minutes
7
Cover the rest of the pie with foil and bake for an additional 30 minutes
Recipe Key:
| c. = cup | Tbsp. = tablespoon |
| tsp. = teaspoon | |