Mock Cherry Pie

May 11, 2023May 11, 20230 15

Delicious Mock Cherry Pie for a Sweet Ending to Your Meal

by The Chefin Dessert

Prep

15 min

Cook

45 min

Ready In

1 hr

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

496

Sugar

55g

Fat

20g

Mock Cherry Pie is a delightful dessert that is sure to please your taste buds. It is a classic American pie that is perfect all year round. The best part about this recipe is you don't have to worry about the availability of fresh cherries as you can use cranberries and raisins instead. The pie has a sweet and tart flavor that is irresistible and the pastry is flaky and buttery. With a scoop of vanilla ice cream, it's a perfect sweet ending to your meal.

Instructions

1.	Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
2.	In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine cranberries, raisins, sugar, and water. Cook until cranberries start to pop, stirring occasionally.
3.	In a small bowl, mix flour and butter together until crumbly. Stir this into the cranberry mixture, along with vanilla extract. Pour filling into the pastry-lined pie pan.
4.	Cover with top crust, make slits in top. Bake for 45 minutes, or until crust is golden brown. Let cool before serving.

PROS

This dessert is a perfect choice for those who crave the sweetness of cherry pie but want to avoid the higher cost of fresh cherries.

The recipe is super easy, quick, delicious, and budget-friendly.

CONS

The fruit mixture can be a bit sour for those who do not prefer the tartness of cranberries.

This recipe may not work well for those with a gluten allergy as it contains all-purpose flour.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Cranberries, one of the key ingredients in this recipe, have many potential health benefits. They are high in antioxidants and vitamin C which can boost your immune system and overall health. They may also help prevent urinary tract infections and have anti-inflammatory properties.

	1 1/2 cups cranberries
	1 1/2 cups raisins
	1 1/2 cups white sugar
	1 cup water
	1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
	1 tablespoon butter
	1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
	1 recipe pastry for a 9 inch double crust pie