How to Make a Basic Pie Crust

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Cherry Pie

Looking for a fruit dessert? Then check out this delicious pie with cherry filling - a yummy treat.
  • Prep Time: 40 Min
  • Total Time: 3 Hr 25 Min
  • Makes: 8 servings
INGREDIENTS
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2/3 cup plus 2 tablespoons shortening
  • 4 to 6 tablespoons cold water
  • 1 1/3 cups sugar
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 6 cups sour cherries, pitted
  • 2 tablespoons butter or margarine, if desired
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Pie Crust Tips

Allow refrigerated pie crust to stand at room temperature for 15 minutes before handling.

 

To mend cracks, wet fingers with cold water and press seams together.

 

Press crust firmly into sides and bottom of pan before baking.

 

To prevent bubbles in an unfilled crust, prick bottom and sides before baking.

 

Cover edges of crust with aluminum foil after the first 15 minutes of baking, or as directed in recipe.

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