*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                       Easy Crumb-Topped Cherry Pie

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Serving Size  : 8    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Pies

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   2                    Cans (1pd each) tart
                        Cherries packed in water
                        (NOT cherry pie filling)
   1      cup           Plus 2 T sugar -- divided
                        Usage
     1/4  cup           Cornstarch
   8                    Drops red food coloring
   2                    Pet-ritz deep dish pie
                        Crusts -- frozen
     1/2  teaspoon      Cinnamon

Drain cherries, reserving 1/2 c liquid. In large saucepan, combine drained cherries,
 reserved liquid, 1 cup sugar, cornstarch and food coloring
. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until thickened.
 Pour into one frozen pie crust.
 While still frozen, break or crumble second crust into very small pieces; 
mix with remaining 2 T sugar and cinnamon. 
Sprinkle evenly over cherries.
 Bake in preheated 425 oven on a preheated baking sheet 10 minutes.
 Reduce oven temperature to 350 and bake an additional 45-50 minutes.

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