ALMOND CHERRY PIE

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I love trying new recipes for Christmas, but my husband can't get enough of the traditional classics-like this cherry pie.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h15m

Yield 6-8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cans (14 ounces each) pitted tart cherries
1 cup sugar
1/4 cup cornstarch
1/8 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon red food coloring, optional
Pastry for double-crust pie (9 inches)
1 egg yolk, lightly beaten
Additional sugar

Steps:

  • Drain cherries, reserving 1 cup juice. Set cherries aside. In a large saucepan, combine the sugar, cornstarch and salt; gradually stir in reserved cherry juice until smooth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat; stir in the butter, extracts and food coloring if desired. Fold in cherries. Cool slightly., Line a 9-in. pie plate with bottom crust; trim pastry even with edge. Pour filling into crust. Roll out remaining pastry; make a lattice crust. Trim, seal and flute edges. Brush lattice top with egg yolk. Sprinkle with additional sugar. , Cover edges loosely with foil. Bake at 425° for 15 minutes. Remove foil. Bake 20-25 minutes longer or until crust is golden brown and filling is bubbly. Cool on wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 424 calories, Fat 18g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 44mg cholesterol, Sodium 271mg sodium, Carbohydrate 64g carbohydrate (35g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 3g protein.

Yohan Tharuka
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Overall, I thought this pie was just okay. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't amazing either.


Azhar Mahmood
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The crust on this pie was a little soggy. I think I'll try a different recipe next time.


Ramzan Prince
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This pie is a bit too sweet for my taste. I think I'll try reducing the amount of sugar next time.


James Parkies
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I've never made a pie before, but this recipe was easy to follow and the pie turned out great. I'll definitely be making it again.


Farooq uae888
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This pie is a little time-consuming to make, but it's worth it. The end result is a delicious and beautiful pie.


William Ligbutu
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I'm not a big fan of cherry pie, but I really enjoyed this one. The almond flavor really makes it.


Asma Islam Islam
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This pie is perfect for a special occasion. It's beautiful and delicious.


Baby Qalbi
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I would definitely make this pie again. It was easy to make and it turned out great.


Ayush GAMING
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Overall, I thought this pie was just okay. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't amazing either.


Md Riqoy
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The crust on this pie was a little dry. I think I'll try a different recipe next time.


amr osama
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This pie was a little too sweet for my taste. I think I'll try reducing the amount of sugar next time.


Ranjha Saab
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I love the combination of almonds and cherries in this pie. It's a unique and delicious flavor.


Sakhile Motse
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This is my go-to cherry pie recipe. It's always a crowd-pleaser.


kanu kuri
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I've made this pie several times and it's always a winner. The almond extract gives it a really nice flavor.


new khan
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This pie is so easy to make and it always turns out perfect. I love that I can use fresh or frozen cherries.


Success Charles
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I made this pie for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it. The crust was especially good.


Rupesh Chaudhary
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This almond cherry pie was absolutely delicious! The crust was flaky and buttery, and the filling was sweet and tart. I loved the combination of almonds and cherries. It was the perfect dessert for a special occasion.