Skull Cherry Pies: Easy Indulgence for Home Bakers
A delightful recipe for making Skull Cherry Pies that are perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup cherries, pitted
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
- 1 package pie crusts
- 1 egg, beaten
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a bowl, mix the cherries, sugar, cornstarch, vanilla, and almond extract.
- Roll out the pie crust and cut into skull shapes.
- Fill half of the skull shapes with cherry filling.
- Top with another skull shape and seal the edges.
- Brush the tops with beaten egg.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
- Allow to cool before serving.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider adding a pinch of cinnamon to the cherry mixture.
- Store leftover pies in an airtight container.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pie
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: Skull Cherry Pies