Mrs. Horton's Sour Cherry Pie

Mrs. Horton's Sour Cherry Pie

This is a recipe shared by our daughter-in-law Susan.  You know when the guests request the recipe, it is considered extra special.  Susan has passed it along requesting we choose this for our holiday dessert.  Yes, we plan ahead family style! 

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Filling:

1 cup sugar (**see note below)

3/4 cup water

1/2 teaspoon almond extract

3 tablespoon tapioca

1 qt. pitted sour cherries drained (4 cups or

    2 jars TJ Morello cherries)

Bring all ingredients to a simmer in a saucepan until slightly thickened.

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Streussel

1 1/2 cup flour

1 cup brown sugar

1/2 cup softened butter

Cut with pastry blender or fork.

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Bake
Pour filling into unbaked pie crust.  Srinkle streusel over filling and bake for 45-60 minutes in a 400 degree oven.  Place foil on top for first 25 to 30 minutes. (I bake this on a convection setting so my total baking time is usually closer to 45 minutes.)

**When using Trader Joe's Morello cherries, reduce sugar to 3/4 cup.