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                        EASY CRUMB-TOPPED CHERRY PIE
 
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 Serving Size  : 8    Preparation Time :0:00
 Categories    : Pies
 
   Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
 --------  ------------  --------------------------------
    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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