Traditional Cherry Pie

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Ingredients

  • 4 cups frozen unsweetened tart red cherries
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 3 tablespoons quick-cooking tapioca
  • 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
  • pastry for a double-crust 9-inch pie
  • 2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine

Instructions

  1. Combine cherries, granulated sugar, tapioca and almond extract in a large mixing bowl, mix well. (It is not necessary to thaw cherries before using.).
  2. Let cherry mixture stand 15 minutes.
  3. Line a 9-inch pie plate with pastry, fill with cherry mixture.
  4. Dot with butter.
  5. Adjust top crust, cutting slits for steam to escape.
  6. Bake in a preheated 400-degree oven 50 to 55 minutes, or until crust is golden brown and filling is bubbly.
  7. Note: 2 (16-ounce) cans unsweetened tart cherries, well drained, can be substituted for frozen tart cherries.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

352 kcal 18% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 2.1g 4% DV
Total Fat 29.7g 38% DV
Carbs 20.1g 7% DV
Fiber 1.9g 7% DV
Sugar 6.2g 12% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 61.8mg 3% DV
Potassium 112mg 2% DV
Cholesterol 77.5mg 26% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 9.5mcg 1% DV
Vitamin C 9.6mg 11% DV
Calcium 12.3mg 1% DV
Iron 1mg 6% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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