Sweet Cherry Pie Recipe

Name: Sweet Cherry Pie
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Baking & Desserts
Ingredients: 1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/3 cup shortening; 4 to 5 tablespoons cold water; 1/4 cup sugar; 2 tablespoons cornstarch; 1 can (15 ounces) pitted dark sweet cherries; 1-1/2 teaspoons lemon juice; Dash almond extract; 1 tablespoon butter

Servings: persons

1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup shortening
4 to 5 tablespoons cold water
1/4 cup sugar
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 can (15 ounces) pitted dark sweet cherries
1-1/2 teaspoons lemon juice
Dash almond extract
1 tablespoon butter

1
In a bowl, combine flour and salt; cut in shortening until crumbly. Gradually add water, tossing with a fork until a ball forms. Divide dough in half so that one ball is slightly larger than the other. Roll out larger ball to fit a 7-in. pie plate. Transfer pastry to pie plate. Trim pastry even with edge.
2
For filling, combine sugar with cornstarch in a microwave-safe bowl. Drain cherries and reserve 2 tablespoons juice. Stir in cherries; reserved juice, lemon juice and almond extract. Microwave on high for 2-3 minutes until mixture comes to a boil and is thickened, stirring occasionally. Pour into crust. Dot with butter.
3
Roll out remaining pastry to fit top of pie. Place over filling. Flute edges. Cut slits in pastry.
4
Bake at 400u00b0 for 15 minutes. Reduce heat to 350u00b0 and bake 25-30 minutes longer or until golden brown. Cool on a wire rack.

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

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/3 cup shortening, 4 to 5 tablespoons cold water, and more.

Yes, Sweet 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.

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