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Cherry Pie

By: Frances Poste

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

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Prep Time:
20 Min

Cook Time:
55 Min

Ready In:
1 Hr 15 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 6 servings

Ingredients

PASTRY:
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup shortening
1/4 cup ice water
FILLING:
2 (16 ounce) cans tart cherries
1 cup sugar
3 tablespoons quick-cooking tapioca
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
1/4 teaspoon salt
red food coloring
1 tablespoon butter or margarine

Directions

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.