Red, White, and Blue Cherry Pies
- 1 package double pie crust mix
- 1 (20-ounce) can cherry pie filling
- 1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- 1 pint fresh blueberries, reserve 1/4 cup for garnish
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 2 tablespoons water
- 2 cups vanilla ice cream
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
- Prepare pie crust according to package directions.
- Divide into 6 equal portions, roll into balls and refrigerate covered for at least 1 hour.
- On a lightly floured surface, roll each into a circle about 1/4-inch thick.
- For Pies:
- Place each of the rolled out circles onto the baking sheet.
- Divide cherry pie filling into the center of each of the 6 pie crusts and sprinkle each with the pumpkin pie spice.
- Fold the edges of the pie dough over the cherry pie filling, making sure to leave the center of the pie exposed.
- Place a few of the reserved blueberries on top of each pie.
- Brush the sides of the pies with milk and sprinkle with 2 teaspoons of the sugar.
- Place pies in the oven and bake for 30 minutes, or until crust is golden brown and filling is bubbling.
- Remove from oven and allow to cool slightly.
- For Blueberry Topping:
- In a medium sauce pan over medium heat, stir together blueberries, sugar, and two tablespoons water.
- Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Turn off the heat and allow to cool to room temperature.
- To serve, place 1 warm pie on 6 plates, top each pie with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and a generous drizzle of the blueberry sauce.
double pie crust, cherry pie filling, pumpkin pie spice, milk, sugar, fresh blueberries, sugar, water, vanilla ice cream
Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/sandra-lee/red-white-and-blue-cherry-pies-recipe.html (may not work)