Amaretto Sweet Cherry Pie

Amaretto and cherries are a match made in heaven in this Pillsbury Refrigerated Pie Crust Pie Baking Championship winner.

–

Save & Share

Servings 8

false

( 6 ) Ratings

6 Ratings

5 Stars 50%

4 Stars 17%

3 Stars

2 Stars 17%

1 Stars 17%

Member Reviews ( 10 )

18aa1652-3923-4a8e-bbf6-8369ecc9cd2a

State Fair Pie Competition 2009

Juliana Black

Garland, Texas

ingredients 10
Prep Time 35 min
Total Time 3 hr 10 min

Ingredients

1: cup sugar

1/4: cup quick-cooking tapioca

1/8: teaspoon salt

4: cups halved pitted fresh or frozen (do not thaw) dark sweet cherries

1/4: cup amaretto

1: box Pillsbury® refrigerated pie crusts, softened as directed on box

1/3: cup butter toffee glazed sliced almonds

1 1/2: tablespoons cold butter, cut into small pieces

1: egg

1: tablespoon water

SAVE ON THIS RECIPE!

LOCATION

More stores

See all sales

Weekly specials and coupons may include store name, location, name of the offer, an image, value of the discount, and sale end date. We cannot guarantee that all data will be accurate at all times. You assume the responsibility to review the offers carefully on how you may use and redeem the coupons and other promotions. Please check with the merchant to verify price and availability of the product. Promotions are subject to termination or change at any time.

Directions

1 Heat oven to 400°F. In large bowl, mix sugar, tapioca and salt; stir in cherries and amaretto. Let stand 15 minutes.
2 Make pie crusts as directed on box for Two-Crust Pie using 9-inch glass pie plate. Spoon cherry mixture into crust-lined plate. Sprinkle with almonds; dot with butter. Top with second crust and flute; cut slits in several places.
3 In small bowl, beat egg and water until blended; brush over top crust.
4 Line cookie sheet with foil. Place pie plate on foil-lined cookie sheet. Cover crust edge with strips of foil to prevent excessive browning; bake 30 minutes. Remove foil; bake 15 to 20 minutes longer or until golden brown. Cool at least 2 hours before serving.

EXPERT TIPS

toggle

Expert Tips

Juliana Black of Garland, Texas, won 1st Place with this recipe at the Pillsbury Refrigerated Pie Crust Pie Baking Championship, 2009 State Fair of Texas.

For layered flavor, fold a dash of amaretto or a teaspoon of almond extract into whipped cream topping.

Nutrition Information

NUTRITION INFORMATION PER SERVING

Serving Size: 1 Serving

Calories: 450
Calories from Fat: 150),

% Daily Value

Total Fat: 16g; 16%
(Saturated Fat 7g, 7% Trans Fat 0g 0% ),
Cholesterol: 35mg; 35%;
Sodium: 340mg; 340%;
Total Carbohydrate: 72g; 72%
(Dietary Fiber 2g 2% Sugars 41g 41% ),
Protein: 2g; 2%

% Daily Value*:

Vitamin A: 4%;
Vitamin C: 4%;
Calcium: 2%;
Iron: 4%;

Exchanges:

1 Starch; 1 1/2 Fruit; 2 1/2 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 3 Fat;