Altruistic Pie Recipe

Name: Altruistic Pie
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 (16 oz.) cans pie cherries (Morello, if available); 1/2 c. sugar (a little more if cherries are very tart); 2 c. whole wheat pastry flour; 8 Tbsp. sugar; 1/2 c. (1 stick) butter or margarine; 2 level Tbsp. cornstarch; 2 c. pecan halves; 1/2 c. sugar; 2 tsp. cinnamon; 1/4 tsp. salt; 1 beaten egg; 1/2 tsp. almond extract; red food coloring

Servings: persons

3 (16 oz.) cans pie cherries (Morello, if available)
1/2 c. sugar (a little more if cherries are very tart)
2 c. whole wheat pastry flour
8 Tbsp. sugar
1/2 c. (1 stick) butter or margarine
2 level Tbsp. cornstarch
2 c. pecan halves
1/2 c. sugar
2 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 tsp. salt
1 beaten egg
1/2 tsp. almond extract
red food coloring

1
Drain cherries, reserving juice.
2
Sprinkle cherries with sugar, stirring occasionally. Sift together pastry flour, cinnamon, 8 tablespoons sugar and salt. Cut butter into flour mixture and add beaten egg.
3
Mix and squish with both hands until mixture holds together. Mush into ball. Wrap tightly and chill in freezer for 30 minutes.
4
(Do not allow to freeze.)
5
Preheat oven to 350u00b0.
6
In 10-inch ovenproof glass pie plate, pat dough out, smoothing it up to a neat ridge at the level of the pan's edge. Put in refrigerator while doing the next step. Drain sugary juice from cherries into measuring cup. Add enough of sour cherry juice to make 1 cup. Taste. Add a little more sugar if it seems too sour.
7
Take out 1/4 cup of juice and put the rest to heat over a low fire.
8
To the smaller amount, add cornstarch and stir until smooth. Add to boiling juice and stir until smooth and clear (2 to 4 minutes). Add almond extract and several drops red food coloring.
9
Gently stir into the cherries mixture the
10
pecan halves.
11
Pile into the crust and pour hot juice-cornstarch mixture.
12
Bake for about 1 hour. Makes a general 10-inch pie. Will serve at least 8.

2065

kcal

Calories

115

Fat

246

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 (16 oz.) cans pie cherries (Morello, if available), 1/2 c. sugar (a little more if cherries are very tart), 2 c. whole wheat pastry flour, 8 Tbsp. sugar, and more.

Yes, Altruistic 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Altruistic Pie

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