Tart Cherry and Blackberry Almond Pie

Ingredients

  1. 3-11 oz cans, pitted tart cherries
  2. 1 cup sugar
  3. 4 tablespoons cornstarch
  4. 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  5. 2 cups blackberries
  6. 1 double pie crust (homemade or store bought)
  7. 1-7 oz box Odense Almond Paste
  8. 2 tablespoons soft butter
  9. Milk and sugar for crust
The Almond Paste in this berry delightful pie sweetens tart cherries and blackberries.

Time

25-30 minutes to assemble
40-50 minute to bake
Total time: 65-80 minutes

Yield

1-9 inch deep dish pie (8-10 servings)

Directions

  1. Adjust rack to lowest or second lowest rung in oven. Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with foil or parchment and set aside.
  2. Drain tart cherries, reserving 2 cups juice. Add reserved cherry juice, sugar, cornstarch, and nutmeg to medium saucepan. Whisking, simmer until almost thickened. Add blackberries and stir until filling is thick and translucent.
  3. Remove from heat and stir in drained cherries. Refrigerate until cool.
  4. Roll crust and fit into a 9-inch pie plate. Roll Almond Paste between 2 sheets of wax paper and fit into bottom and up sides of crust.
  5. Fill crust with cooled cherry mixture and dot with butter. Top with crust, flute edges and make steam vents. Lightly brush with milk and sprinkle with sugar.
  6. Place on baking sheet and cook for 15 minutes. Reduce heat to 375°F and bake another 25-35 minutes or until crust is golden brown and cherries are bubbling. Lightly tent with foil if top is browning to fast. Rotate pie half way through baking for even cooking.
  7. Cool pie on wire rack for 2 hours before cutting.

Odense Marzipan

Nutrition Facts
SERVING SIZE: 2 tbsp (39g)
SERVINGS: 5


Amount Per Serving
Calories: 170
Calories from Fat: 54


 %Daily Value*
Total Fat: 6g8%
   Saturated Fat .4g2%
   Trans Fat 0g0%
Cholesterol 0mg0%
Sodium 1mg0%
Total Carbohydrates 27g10%
Dietary Fiber 1g4%
Sugars 21g
Protein 2g
Vitamin A0%
Vitamin C0%
Calcium3%
Iron4%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

NON GMO | GLUTEN FREE
MSG FREE | TRANS FAT FREE

Ingredients: sugar, almonds (28%), glucose syrup (From wheat), water.
Allergens: contains tree nuts (almonds), wheat* *Odense Marzipan contains less than 20 parts of gluten per million (ppm). Pursuant to FDA regulations, products containing less than 20 ppm of gluten are gluten free.

AFTER OPENING:
Wrap tightly in plastic and then seal in plastic bag. Refrigerate up to two weeks or freeze up to three months.

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Odense Almond Paste

Nutrition Facts
SERVING SIZE: 2 tbsp (39g)
SERVINGS: 5


Amount Per Serving
Calories: 180
Calories from Fat: 81


 %Daily Value*
Total Fat: 9g12%
   Saturated Fat 1g5%
   Trans Fat 0g0%
Cholesterol 0mg0%
Sodium 1mg0%
Total Carbohydrates 21g8%
Dietary Fiber 2g7%
Sugars 16g
Protein 4g
Vitamin A0%
Vitamin C0%
Calcium4%
Iron5%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

NON GMO | GLUTEN FREE
MSG FREE | TRANS FAT FREE

Ingredients: almonds (45%), sugar, glucose syrup (From wheat), water.
Allergens: contains tree nuts (almonds), wheat* *Odense Almond Paste contains less than 20 parts of gluten per million (ppm). Pursuant to FDA regulations, products containing less than 20 ppm of gluten are gluten free.

AFTER OPENING:
Wrap tightly in plastic and then seal in plastic bag. Refrigerate up to two weeks or freeze up to three months.

PRODUCT OF DENMARK
121817