Ingredients
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2 (15 ounce) packages double crust ready-to-use pie crust
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2 pounds sour cherries, pitted
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1 cup white sugar
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2 tablespoons white sugar
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3 ½ tablespoons cornstarch
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1 tablespoon butter
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¼ teaspoon almond extract
Directions
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Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Press the bottom pie crusts into 2 pie pans.
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Combine cherries, 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar, and cornstarch in a saucepan. Let sit until sugar begins to draw out the cherries' juices, about 10 minutes. Bring to boil, stirring constantly. Lower the heat; simmer until the juices thicken and become translucent, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in butter and almond extract until well mixed. Pour into the bottom half of the pie shells. Cover with top crusts, crimp the edges to seal, and cut vents into the top with a sharp knife.
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Bake in the preheated oven until crust is golden brown, 45 to 55 minutes.
Cook's Notes:
You can do like me and recruit your significant other to do the cherry pitting for you. This process is a whole lot easier with a cherry pitter. In fact, don't do it without.
You can make your own pie crust instead of using a prepared crust.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| 342 | Calories |
| 17g | Fat |
| 45g | Carbs |
| 4g | Protein |
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 16 | |
| Calories 342 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 17g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat 5g | 23% |
| Cholesterol 2mg | 1% |
| Sodium 260mg | 11% |
| Total Carbohydrate 45g | 16% |
| Dietary Fiber 3g | 10% |
| Total Sugars 19g | |
| Protein 4g | 7% |
| Vitamin C 6mg | 6% |
| Calcium 14mg | 1% |
| Iron 2mg | 8% |
| Potassium 130mg | 3% |
* 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.
