Recipe Details
Ingredients
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2cupsall-purpose flour
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1pinchsalt
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1cupshortening, chilled
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½cupcold water
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2cupspitted sour cherries
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1 ¼cupswhite sugar
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10teaspoonscornstarch
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1tablespoonbutter
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¼teaspoonalmond extract
Cooking Directions
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Whisk flour and salt together in a bowl. Cut in shortening with 2 knives or a pastry blender until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Mix in cold water by hand just until dough holds together. Divide dough in half and form into disks. Wrap each disk in plastic wrap and refrigerate until chilled, 30 minutes to 1 hour.
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Roll out 1 dough disk into an 11-inch circle and press it into a 9-inch pie dish. Place in the refrigerator until needed. Roll out remaining dough disk into an 11-inch circle for the top crust, transfer it to a plate or baking sheet, and refrigerate until needed.
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Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Place a baking tray in the oven to preheat.
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Place cherries, sugar, and cornstarch in a medium, non-aluminum saucepan. Allow mixture to stand until juices begin to release, about 10 minutes. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Lower the heat and simmer until juices thicken and become translucent, about 1 minute. Remove from heat and stir in butter and almond extract. Allow filling to cool to lukewarm.
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Pour cooled filling into prepared pie crust. Cover with top crust, trim and crimp the edges to seal, and cut vents for steam.
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Bake in the preheated oven on the preheated baking trayuntil crust is golden brown, 45 to 55 minutes. Allow to cool for several hours before slicing.
Nutrition Facts
Full Nutrition Label | |
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Servings Per Recipe8 | |
Calories506 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat 28g |
35% |
Saturated Fat 7g |
37% |
Cholesterol 4mg |
1% |
Sodium 13mg |
1% |
Total Carbohydrate 63g |
23% |
Dietary Fiber 2g |
5% |
Total Sugars 35g |
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Protein 4g |
7% |
Vitamin C 4mg |
4% |
Calcium 12mg |
1% |
Iron 2mg |
9% |
Potassium 102mg |
2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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