Mrs. Henson's Cherry Pie Bake at 400 degrees for 40 min
4 cups (3 cans) tart, pitted cherries (not pie filling) well drained2/3 cups sugar
1/4 cup flour
1/8 tsp salt
1 tsp almond extract
Mix. Pour into shell and dot with butter. Use woven lattice top crust design. Cover rim with tin foil, remove for last 10-15 min. Bake at 400 degrees for 40 min on the low rack.
Flaky Pie CrustMakes 2 double or 4 single
3 cups all-purpose flour, sifted
1 tsp salt
1 1/4 cup shortening or lard
1 egg, well beaten
1 TBSP vinegar
4 TBSP water
Sift flour and salt into bowl, add shortening and mix with pastry blender. In other bowl combine egg, vinegar, water and drizzle over flour. Mix lightly until moist and holds together. Divide into 4 pieces. For single shells bake at 425 degrees for 12 min. Can freeze after baking.
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