Almond Cherry Pie Recipe

Name: Almond Cherry Pie
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cans (14 ounces each) pitted tart cherries; 1 cup sugar; 1/4 cup cornstarch; 1/8 teaspoon salt; 2 tablespoons butter; 1/2 teaspoon almond extract; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/4 teaspoon red food coloring, optional; Pastry for double-crust pie (9 inches); 1 egg yolk, lightly beaten; Additional sugar

Servings: persons

2 cans (14 ounces each) pitted tart cherries
1 cup sugar
1/4 cup cornstarch
1/8 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon red food coloring, optional
Pastry for double-crust pie (9 inches)
1 egg yolk, lightly beaten
Additional sugar

1
Drain cherries, reserving 1 cup juice. Set cherries aside. In a large saucepan, combine the sugar, cornstarch and salt; gradually stir in reserved cherry juice until smooth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat; stir in the butter, extracts and food coloring if desired. Fold in cherries. Cool slightly.
2
Line a 9-in. pie plate with bottom crust; trim pastry even with edge. Pour filling into crust. Roll out remaining pastry; make a lattice crust. Trim, seal and flute edges. Brush lattice top with egg yolk. Sprinkle with additional sugar.
3
Cover edges loosely with foil. Bake at 425u00b0 for 15 minutes. Remove foil. Bake 20-25 minutes longer or until crust is golden brown and filling is bubbly. Cool on wire rack.

315

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cans (14 ounces each) pitted tart cherries, 1 cup sugar, 1/4 cup cornstarch, 1/8 teaspoon salt, and more.

Yes, Almond Cherry Pie falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Almond Cherry Pie

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