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Crazy Crust Cherry Pie

Joan Bergant
Making a pie crust can take a lot of work. This recipe makes its own crust!
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Course Dessert

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup flour
  • 2 Tbsp sugar
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 3/4 cup water
  • 2/3 cup shortening
  • 1 can cherry pie filling (21 ounces)

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Lightly grease a 9 or 10-inch, deep-dish pie plate.
  • In a bowl, combine all ingredients except pie filling; using an electric mixer, beat for 2 minutes. Pour batter into prepared pan.
  • Carefully spoon cherry pie filling into center of batter. DO NOT STIR.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 35 or 40 minutes. Let cool on rack. Makes 6 to 8 servings. It is delicious on its own or topped with ice cream! Enjoy!