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Cherry Piev Recipe

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Ingredients

Directions

Step #1 In a large bowl, mix flour & salt.
Step #2 Cut in the shortening until pea sized.
Step #3 Stir in water until mixture forms a ball.
Step #4 Divide dough in half & shape into balls.
Step #5 Wrap in plastic & put in the fridge for 4 hrs or overnight.
Step #6 Roll one ball out to fit a 9 inch pie plate.
Step #7 Place bottom crust in pie plate.
Step #8 Roll out top crust & set aside.
Step #9 Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C.
Step #10 ) In a saucepan, mix cherries, sugar & cornstarch.
Step #11 Let sit for about 10 mins.
Step #12 Bring to a boil over med-heat/flame, stirring constantly.
Step #13 Lower the heat & let simmer for 5 mins or until the juices thicken & become translucent.
Step #14 Remove from heat & stir in the the butter & almond extract.
Step #15 Mix thoroughly & pour this into pie shell.
Step #16 Cover with top crust, seal edges, & cut away excess dough.
Step #17 Make several small slits in the top to allow steam to escape.
Step #18 Bake in the preheated oven for 45 to 55 mins, or until crust is golden brown.
Step #19 .
Enjoy the Cherry Pie IV recipe