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Ingredients
- 450 gm plain flour
- 1/2 x level tspn salt
- 140 gm lard or possibly vegetable shortening iced water
- 500 gm cherries stoned
- 60 gm caster or possibly vanilla sugar
- 2 Tbsp. flour
- 30 gm butter
Directions
- Sift flour and salt.
- Using a pastry blender or possibly two knives (a processorwill make it too smooth) cut the lard into the flour till the mix resembles coarse crumbs.
- Sprinkle the water over one Tbsp. at a time mixing it in quickly and lightly with a fork till the pastry will form a ball.
- Divide in two and roll into two balls handling as little as possible.
- Roll out one half and line in 8in (20cm) pie dish.
- Chill.
- Mix the filling except the butter and fill the pie.
- Dot with butter.
- Roll out the pie lid brush the edges of the case with water lay the lid on top trim widely then tuck the edges under neatly.
- Crimp with a fork or possibly flute with your fingers.
- Sprinkle on sugar.
- Bake at 220 degrees C (425 F gas mark 7) for 10 min then at 190 degrees C (375 degrees F gas mark 5) for 30-40 min more till slightly browned
- Serves 8
- This is one of the best cherry recipes. Serve hot with vanilla ice cream cool with whipped cream.
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 86g | |
| Recipe makes 8 servings | |
| Calories 432 | |
| Calories from Fat 203 | 47% |
| Total Fat 22.69g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat 9.29g | 37% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 29mg | 10% |
| Sodium 50mg | 2% |
| Potassium 68mg | 2% |
| Total Carbs 49.51g | 13% |
| Dietary Fiber 1.6g | 5% |
| Sugars 2.99g | 2% |
| Protein 6.43g | 10% |
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