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MOCK CHERRY PIE
A pie that closely resembles cherry pie in both flavor and appearance may be had by combining cranberries and raisins. This is an excellent substitute for cherry pie and may be made at times when fresh cherries cannot be obtained and canned cherries are not in supply.

MOCK CHERRY PIE

  • 1 Plain Pastry mixture
  • 2 cups cranberries
  • 3/4 cup sultana raisins
  • 3/4 cup water
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 2 Tb. flour
  • 1 Tb. butter
Preparation:
  • Wash the cranberries and cut them in half. 
  • Wash the raisins and mix them with the cranberries. 
  • Add the water and cook until the fruit is soft. 
  • Mix the sugar, flour, and butter and add to the mixture. 
  • Cook until the flour thickens. 
  • Place the mixture in the lower crust, cover with a top crust, and bake in a hot oven until nicely browned.

PLAIN PASTRY

Pastry made according to the accompanying directions is the kind that is most frequently used. It requires only a medium amount of shortening, and wheat flour is used in its preparation. It is very satisfactory for any kind of pie desired.

PLAIN PASTRY

  • 1-1/2 cups flour
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 1/3 cup shortening
  • 1/4 to 3/8 cup water
Preparation:
  • Sift the flour and salt into a mixing bowl. 
  • Chop the shortening into the flour with pastry blender, fork or knives. 
  • When the fat has been chopped into pieces the size of a small pea, add sufficient cold water to make all the particles adhere, mixing them together with a case knife. There should not be enough water added to make the paste stick to either the bowl or the knife. 
  • Divide the mass into halves and press each into a round piece with the fingers. Flour the board slightly and roll out about 1/8 inch thick for the pie crust.
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Variety of methods exist in preparing and mixing the ingredients used in pastry making. Each method is producing a different effect in the finished product.
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