Traditional Cherry Pie
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A Midwest favorite that always gets rave reviews.
- 4 cups frozen unsweetened tart cherries
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
- Pastry for 2-crust, 9-inch pie
- 2 tablespoons butter or margarine
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 tablespoons quick-cooking tapioca
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- Combine cherries, tapioca, granulated sugar and almond
extract in a large mixing bowl; mix well. (It is not necessary
to thaw cherries before using.) Let cherry mixture stand
fifthteen minutes.
- Line a 9-inch pie plate with pastry; fill with cherry
mixture. Dot with butter. Adjust top crust, cutting slits
for steam to escape.
- Bake in a preheated 400° F oven 50-55 minutes, or
until crust is golden brown and filling is nice and bubbly.
Note: 2 (16-ounce) cans unsweetened tart cherries,
well drained, can be substituted for frozen tart cherries.
Makes 8 servings.
Courtesy of the Cherry
Marketing Institute
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