Mini Cherry Pies

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1

   {'id': 'step_0', 'step': 1, 'text': 'Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).'}

2. 2

   {'id': 'step_1', 'step': 2, 'text': 'Unroll pie crust. Cut two 6-inch rounds from dough; cut remaining dough into ⅛-inch strips for a lattice crust. Fit rounds into two 5-inch pie plates.'}

3. 3

   {'id': 'step_2', 'step': 3, 'text': 'Combine cherries, sugar, tapioca, and almond extract in a bowl; let stand for 5 minutes to soften tapioca. Stir filling; spoon into pie shells.'}

4. 4

   {'id': 'step_3', 'step': 4, 'text': 'Lay 2 strips in an X (using the longest strips) in centers of each pie. Alternate horizontal and vertical strips, weaving them in an over-and-under pattern. Use the shortest strips for the edges of the lattice. Pinch crusts together.'}

5. 5

   {'id': 'step_4', 'step': 5, 'text': 'Bake in the preheated oven until crusts are golden brown and filling is bubbling and thickened, about 30 minutes. Cool before serving, about 30 minutes.'}

📊 Nutrition Facts

Per serving (2 servings total)