Cherry Pie

SUBMITTED BY: Frances Poste

"A traditionally delicious treat is a slice of this pretty cherry pie Frances Poste of Wall, South Dakota shares."

SERVINGS & SCALING

Original recipe yield: 6 servings

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INGREDIENTS

In a bowl, combine flour and salt; cut in shortening until crumbly. Gradually add water. Tossing with a fork until dough forms a ball. Divide dough in half. Roll out one half to fit a 9-in. pie plate for bottom crust. Drain cherries, reserving 1/4 cup juice. Mix cherries, juice, sugar, tapioca, extract, salt and food coloring if desired; pour into the crust. Dot with butter . Top with a lattice crust. Bake at 375 degrees F for 55-60 minutes.

Reviewed on Nov. 25, 2006 by Adlehein

Follow the recipe, but added one more can of cherrys. Turned out great.

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Reviewed on Nov. 14, 2006 by trishthedish725

A wonderful, traditional cherry pie recipe. A classic. The almond extract makes all the difference.

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Reviewed on Jan. 21, 2007 by Mrs. Jessica

I found the ingrediants for the pie crust was not enough as well as tart cherrys are just that..tart!

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