Easy Crumb-Topped Cherry Pie

* Exported from MasterCook *

EASY CRUMB-TOPPED CHERRY PIE

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Serving Size : 8 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Pies

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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2 Cans (1pd each) tart
Cherries packed in water
(NOT cherry pie filling)
1 c Plus 2 T sugar, divided
Usage
1/4 c Cornstarch
8 Drops red food coloring
2 Pet-ritz deep dish pie
Crusts, frozen
1/2 ts Cinnamon

Drain cherries, reserving 1/2 c liquid. In large
saucepan, combine drained cherries, reserved liquid, 1
cup sugar, cornstarch and food coloring. Bring to a
boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until
thickened. Pour into one frozen pie crust. While still
frozen, break or crumble second crust into very small
pieces; mix with remaining 2 T sugar and cinnamon.
Sprinkle evenly over cherries. Bake in preheated 425
oven on a preheated baking sheet 10 minutes. Reduce
oven temperature to 350 and bake an additional 45-50
minutes.



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