Cherry Pie Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 cans tart cherries, drained well (about 2 1/4 to 2 1/2 cups)
- 2/3 cup sugar
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 1/3 cup flour
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
- ½ – 1 tbsp lime or lemon juice (optional)
- ¾ tsp Cinnamon
- Chipotle powder (0ptional) couple of shakes
- 4-6 drops red food coloring (optional)
- 1-2 tablespoons butter or margarine
- Bottom and top crusts to line a 9-inch pie pan
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 945g | |
| Calories 1603 | |
| Calories from Fat 168 | 10% |
| Total Fat 19.16g | 24% |
| Saturated Fat 11.29g | 45% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 46mg | 15% |
| Sodium 160mg | 7% |
| Potassium 1149mg | 33% |
| Total Carbs 364.3g | 97% |
| Dietary Fiber 18.1g | 60% |
| Sugars 295.93g | 197% |
| Protein 9.66g | 15% |
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