LITTLE CHERRY PIES

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Straight from our Test Kitchen, this version of America's all-time favorite dessert is a perfect fit for two. A can of red cherries, refrigerated pie pastry and a few kitchen staples are all you'll need to make the tiny pies.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 45m

Yield 2 pies.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 can (14-1/2 ounces) pitted tart red cherries
6 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons cornstarch
Pinch salt
3 tablespoons cold water
1-1/2 teaspoons butter
1/8 teaspoon almond extract
1/8 teaspoon red liquid food coloring, optional
1 sheet refrigerated pie pastry

Steps:

  • Drain cherries, reserving 1/3 cup juice. In a saucepan, combine the sugar, cornstarch and salt. Stir in water and reserved juice until smooth. Add cherries. Bring to a boil over medium heat; cook and stir for 1 minute. Remove from the heat; stir in the butter, extract and food coloring if desired. Cool., Roll out pastry into a 13-in. circle. Cut a 13-in. x 8-in. rectangle from center of circle. Cut widthwise in half; transfer each half to a 5-in. pie plate. Trim pastry even with edge. Add filling. Cut remaining pastry lengthwise into 1/2-in. strips; make a lattice crust for each pie. Bake at 375° for 25-30 minutes or until crust is golden and filling is bubbly. Cool on a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 786 calories, Fat 32g fat (14g saturated fat), Cholesterol 29mg cholesterol, Sodium 532mg sodium, Carbohydrate 119g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

parween wasany
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Thank you for sharing this recipe! I'm so glad I tried it.


Brandon Clausen
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I can't wait to try this recipe with other fruits, like apples or blueberries.


Dsb Bangla BD
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I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves cherry pie.


Yousaf Gill
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These pies were a bit time-consuming to make, but they were worth the effort.


Md Kawsar Ahammed
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I'm not a big fan of cherry pie, but these pies were so good that I ate two of them.


Kashif Wattoo
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I made these pies for my family and they all loved them. They're definitely a keeper!


Sparkely Shimmer
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These pies are the perfect size for a party or potluck.


Anjola Oyelola
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I loved the combination of the sweet cherries and the flaky crust.


Mulugata Genet
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These pies were so easy to make and they tasted amazing! I will definitely be making them again soon.


Sagor Chowdhury
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Overall, I thought these pies were pretty good. I would make them again, but I would make a few changes to the recipe.


Sohel Rana
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I thought these pies were a bit too sweet for my taste.


Tatyana Mason
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my pies turned out soggy. Maybe I added too much liquid.


Nazem Uddin
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These pies are so cute and festive. I can't wait to make them for my next party.


Md shine Khan
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I added a scoop of vanilla ice cream on top of mine. It was delicious!


Jesse Wilson
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I used frozen cherries for this recipe and they worked great.


Shark PIayz
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My kids loved helping me make these pies. It was a great family activity.


Deadhead 9351
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These pies are the perfect size for a quick snack or dessert.


Tefiani Abdeljalil
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I'm not a big baker, but these pies were so simple to make. I'll definitely be making them again.


Robin Tillman
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These little cherry pies were a hit at my last party! They were so easy to make and everyone loved them.