Desserts

Classic Cherry Pie Heirloom Recipe

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Flaky lattice crust top. Rich cinnamon almond cherry filling. Creamy texture. All this and more was lovingly baked into a pie by my mom. Carol’s cherry pie is a labor of love – the pie crust must be just right – tender and rich. The filling has to have just the right balance of cinnamon and almond flavor. And the cherries must be tart – sweet cherries will ruin this pie. The texture must be creamy and thick but not too solid. Too much flour will destroy the tang and texture of this pie. And the

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2 Pie crust for two, two-crust pies

Filling:

3 cans (15 ounces each) tart pie cherries, UNdrained (I like the Oregon brand)
3 cups sugar
3/4 cup flour
1 tablespoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon almond extract
A few drops of red food coloring (optional)
Simmer the cherries, sugar, flour and cinnamon in a medium saucepan until thickened, about 3 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in almond extract and red food coloring if desired. Place a pie crust in each...
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Nutritions

Calories
882

Sodium
28mg
1% DV

Fat
65g
101% DV

Protein
2g
4% DV

Carbs
45g
15% DV

Fiber
1g
6% DV