Ingredients
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2 cups pitted fresh dark sweet cherries, such as Bing or Lambert
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⅓ cup bottled cherry juice
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¼ teaspoon almond extract
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⅓ cup brown sugar
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⅓ cup white sugar
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¼ cup all-purpose flour
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1 pastry for a double-crust 9-inch pie
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1 tablespoon butter, cut into small chunks
Directions
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Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
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In a bowl, mix the cherries, cherry juice, almond extract, brown sugar, white sugar, and flour until the sugar has dissolved; allow to stand while you prepare pastry dough, about 15 minutes.
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Line a 9-inch pie dish with a pastry crust, and fill with the cherry filling; sprinkle small chunks of butter over the filling. Top with the remaining crust, and crimp the edges to seal; cut several steam vents into the top crust with a sharp paring knife.
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Bake in the preheated oven until the cherry filling is bubbling and thickened and the pie crust is browned, 35 to 40 minutes. Allow to cool before serving.
Cook's Notes
I have been taught to watch for the pie to look like it is "breathing" (i.e., the center rises and falls like a person literally breathing). I also should mention that you may need to cover the edges of the pie with foil the first twenty minutes of baking to prevent over-browning of the edges.
Substitute 3 tablespoons of quick-cooking tapioca for flour, if desired.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| 472 | Calories |
| 22g | Fat |
| 65g | Carbs |
| 5g | Protein |
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 6 | |
| Calories 472 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 22g | 29% |
| Saturated Fat 6g | 32% |
| Cholesterol 5mg | 2% |
| Sodium 331mg | 14% |
| Total Carbohydrate 65g | 23% |
| Dietary Fiber 4g | 13% |
| Total Sugars 32g | |
| Protein 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin C 7mg | 7% |
| Calcium 25mg | 2% |
| Iron 2mg | 12% |
| Potassium 169mg | 4% |
* 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.
