Yummy Cherry Pie

A traditionally yummy treat is a slice of the best cherry pie recipe ever. Made with fresh cherries and wholesome ingredients.

Ingredients

• PASTRY:
• 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup shortening
• 1/4 cup ice water
• FILLING:
• 2 lbs tart cherries

Directions

• In a large bowl, combine flour and salt; cut in shortening until crumbly. Gradually add water, tossing with a fork until dough forms a ball. Divide dough in half. Roll out one portion. Line a 9-in. pie plate with bottom crust; trim pastry even with edge.
• Boil fresh cherries until soft. Drain cherries, reserving 1/4 cup juice. In a large bowl, combine the sugar, tapioca, extract, salt, food coloring if desired and reserved juice. Gently stir in the cherries; let stand for 15 minutes.
• Pour into the crust. Dot with butter. Roll out remaining pastry; make a lattice crust. Seal and flute edges. Bake at 375° for 55-60 minutes. Cool on a wire rack.

Super yummy!