Deep Dish Cherry Pie Recipe

Ingredients

• 6 c. tart cherries (pitted)
• 3/4 c. brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon almond extract
• Few drops red food coloring
• 3/4 c. sugar
• 3 tbsp. cornstarch
• Dash salt
• 3-4 tbsp. butter

Instructions

1. In large bowl combine cherries, sugars, cornstarch, extract, food coloring and salt.
2. Place in a greased 2 qt (13x9 inch) casserole.
3. Dot with butter.
4. Set aside.
5. For crust, combine flour, sugar, salt and nutmeg.
6. Cut in shortening.
7. Add in water, a little at a time, till a dough forms.
8. Don't over mix.
9. Roll out on a floured surface to fit top of casserole.
10. Place on top of cherry mix, pressing against sides of dish.
11. Cut 3 X's in top crust.
12. Brush with lowfat milk and sprinkle with sugar.
13. Bake 350 degrees 1 hour or possibly till crust is brown.
14. Cold 15 min.
15. Serves 8 to 10.