7.03.2010

Pink Saturday and some Pie!


Easy Cherry Pie

Ingredients

2 packages Pillsbury Pie Crust
3 cup(s) canned, drained tart cherries
1 cup(s) fresh raspberries
1 1/4 cup(s) sugar
1/2 tsp vanilla
1/4 tsp cinnamon
1/4 cup(s) cornstarch
1/8 tsp salt
5 tsp cold butter divided


Directions

1.  Preheat oven to 350 degrees
Cut eight 6-inch circles from the two packages of     Pillsbury Pie Crusts.  Fit five 4 1/2-inch mini pie pans with 5 dough rounds.  Cut 2 1/4-inch stars from center of remaining 3 dough rounds; set aside.

2.  Combine cherries with raspberries; then stir in sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, cornstarch and salt.

3.  Pour filling into prepared pie pans; dot each pie with 1 tsp cold butter.  Cover 3 pies with reserved dough circles, crimp edges.  Top 2 remaining pies with star cutouts.  Bake pies until filling is bubbling, 35 to 40 minutes.



Have a wonderful 4th of July!

Enjoy,
Sharon


Participating in a patriotic Pink Saturday with Beverly and my Pink friends at How Sweet the Sound

15 comments:

  1. The pie looks yummy! What a great recipe!
    Happy Pink Saturday!

    Jane
    Flora Doora

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  2. oh i like! i never thought to cut out shapes in the middle of the pie crust. <--- i'm a little slow on the uptake.

    have a great 4th!

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  3. Yum. I think those pies call for a little homemade ice cream.

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  4. ... and a Happy 4th to you, also. You put me to shame with your baking. I
    cooked an baked so much when the children were little, that the kitche is my last favorite place. (Except when I am hungry !)

    I hope your day and weekend is a good one for you.

    Connie

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  5. That looks great!

    Thanks for stopping by to say hi. I appreciate it.

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  6. These look delicious! Love the star cut outs and the mini pie version! Great Job and Happy Belated Pink Saturday:)

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    mant others to browse thru. It's a virtual Flea Market and runs the full week. Lasy Month there were over 70 vendors! Hope you can stop by.

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  8. Hi Sharon, my those pies look yummy and not to hard to make..will save that recipe for sure.

    Thanks for stopping by, and hope you had a great 4th!

    Barb

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  9. Sharon ~ This looks dee-lish! I'm gonna give this a try ... TY for sharing ... & TY for popping over for a visit.

    Hope your Independence Day celebration was wonderful.

    TTFN ~ Marydon

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  10. Yummy looking Pies!!!! Happy Pink Saturday!

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  11. Yay..fabulous..beautiful post! Gorgeous little beauties! Happy Pink s!!
    have agorgeous day..thanks for stopping by!
    Kiki~

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  12. I have my Pinkette granddaughters this upcoming weekend - we will be making your mini pies!
    Thanks for visiting my blog! I will certainly be watching yours!

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  13. MMMMmmmmm I love cherry pie! Thanks for visiting! I will definitely be back. Give adorable Max a pet for me. I'm a sucker for dogs!
    Niki

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  14. YUM! They are awfully pretty too! Stay cool, my friend.....pat

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  15. I've been so hungry for raspberry pie, but this looks really good. I just might make one this weekend. Thanks.

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~ Sharon ~