Instructions

1. Crust: Prepare as directed. Do not bake.
2. Heat oven to 400°F.
3. Filling:
4. In a medium saucepan, combine sugar, flour and salt; add reserved 1/4 cup cherry juice and red food coloring, if desired. Stir until blended. Add cherries.
5. Cook and stir over medium heat until mixture comes to a boil; boil 1 minute.
6. Remove from heat; stir in butter and almond extract.
7. Pour filling into unbaked pie crust.
8. Roll out top crust. Using 1-1/2-inch star cutter, cut 3 stars in center of crust.
9. Place top crust over filling; trim and seal.
10. Roll out leftover scraps to 1/8-inch thickness; cut into star garnishes. Place on crust as desired.
11. Glaze:
12. In a small bowl beat egg yolk with fork. Stir in half-and-half. Brush over top.
13. Bake 40 minutes or until filling in center is bubbly and crust is golden brown. Cover edge with foil, if necessary, to prevent over browning.
14. Allow to cool before serving to allow filling to firm up before cutting.

• Recipe Type : Pastries & Tarts