*  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
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   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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