Cherry Pie And Whipped Topping
Ingredients
prebaked single pie crust
2 16-oz. cans unsweetened red cherries
1 C. liquid from cherries
1 Tbsp. cornstarch
1/4 tsp. almond flavoring
1 C. sugar substitute
Whipped Topping:
1/2 C. instant dry milk
1/2 C. cold water
2 Tbsp. lemon juice
2 Tbsp. sugar
1/4 C. dry sugar substitute (optional)
1/2 tsp. vanilla
Cooking Instructions
Pie: Drain cherries well, reserving 1 cup liquid. Set cherries aside. Combine 1 cup liquid and cornstarch. Cook and stir over moderate heat until thickened and transparent and starchy taste is gone. Remove from heat. Add sugar substitute, almond flavoring and cherries. Taste and add more sweetener, if desired. Cool to room temperature. Spread filling evenly in crust. Let set at least 15 minutes. Topping: Combine dry milk and water, and refrigerate for 30 minutes. Beat at high speed for 4 minutes. Add lemon juice to whipped milk, and beat at high speed for 4 minutes. Stir in the sugar and sugar substitute while beating. Add vanilla to whipped topping, and refrigerate until ready to use.
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