Cheery Cherry Pie Recipe

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Cheery Cherry Pie
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Ingredients
11
Count
Nutrition
248
Calories
Total time
80
Minutes
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Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. CRUST.
  2. Mix ice water and vinegar in a cup.
  3. Place 1/2 cup of flour in bowl and grandually add water & vinegar mixture; mixing well with a wire whisk.
  4. In another bowl, combine remaining flour and Splenda; add shortening and mix with pastry cutter or two knives until mixture is crumbly (but still binding together).
  5. Divide dough in half and gently pat each half into a circle on a floured work surface.
  6. Cover each circle with plastic wrap and place in refrigerator for 30 minutes.
  7. FILLING.
  8. Drain the reserved cherry liquid through sieve into a medium saucepan.
  9. Mix cornstarch and Splenda together in a small bowl and gradually pour into saucepan, stirring well.
  10. Add almond extract and lemon juice and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly.
  11. Simmer 3-4 minutes to thicken sauce and remove from heat.
  12. Add 3-4 drops of food coloring (if desired).
  13. Put cherries in a medium bowl and pour liquid on top, gently folding with spatula or wooden spoon (careful not to crush cherries) then set aside.
  14. Turn oven on to 375 degrees and spray a 9 pie pan with non-stick cooking spray and set aside.
  15. Roll out 1 circle of dough on a floured surface to 11 in diameter.
  16. Place in prepared pie pan.
  17. Place filling in the crust.
  18. Roll out the other circle of dough to 10 in diameter and place on top of filling.
  19. Crimp and seal edges with fingertips or a fork.
  20. Prick the top of crust to allow steam to escape.
  21. Brush crust with milk for golden browning.
  22. Bake for 50-60 minutes or until filling bubbles and crust is golden.
  23. Cool for 1 hour before serving.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 248.43 Kcal (1040 kJ)
Calories from fat 103.61 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 11.51g 18%
Cholesterol 6.72mg 2%
Sodium 29.27mg 1%
Potassium 86.49mg 2%
Total Carbs 31.34g 10%
Sugars 1.37g 5%
Dietary Fiber 1.3g 5%
Protein 3.69g 7%
Vitamin C 0.9mg 1%
Iron 0.6mg 3%
Calcium 55.7mg 6%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 308.69 Kcal (1292 kJ)
Calories from fat 128.75 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 14.31g 18%
Cholesterol 8.34mg 2%
Sodium 36.38mg 1%
Potassium 107.47mg 2%
Total Carbs 38.94g 10%
Sugars 1.7g 5%
Dietary Fiber 1.61g 5%
Protein 4.58g 7%
Vitamin C 1.1mg 1%
Iron 0.8mg 3%
Calcium 69.2mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 5.7
    Points
  • 7
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium,
  • low cholesterol

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