VERY CHERRY PIE

VERY CHERRY PIE

Ingredients for 8 Servings

4 cups Frozen unsweetened tart cherries
1 cup Dried tart cherries
1 cup Granulated sugar
2 tbsp Quick-cooking tapioca
1/2 tsp Almond extract
Pastry for 2-crust, 9-inch pie
1/4 tsp Ground nutmeg
1 tbsp Butter

Procedure:

1. Combine frozen cherries, dried 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. Sprinkle with nutmeg. Dot with butter.
   Adjust top crust, cutting slits for steam to escape.
4. Bake in a preheated 375-degree oven about 1 hour, or until crust is golden brown and filling is bubbly.
   If necessary, cover edge of crust with aluminum foil to prevent overbrowning.
5. Note: 2 (16-ounce) cans unsweetened tart cherries, well drained, can be substituted for frozen tart cherries.
   Dried cherries are available at gourmet and specialty food stores and at selected supermarkets.
6. Courtesy of the Cherry Marketing Institute

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