Hy-Vee Recipes and Ideas

Directions

1. Step1
   Let crusts stand at room temperature for 30 minutes.
2. Step2
   For filling, in a small saucepan combine granulated sugar and cornstarch. Add 1/4 cup cherry juice; combine well. Stir in cherries. Cook over high heat until thickened and bubbly. Add almond extract. Cool slightly.
3. Step3
   Meanwhile, preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper.
4. Step4
   Working in batches, unroll one crust on a lightly floured surface. Using a 3-1/2-inch star-shape cookie cutter, cut out 12 stars, rerolling scraps as needed. Place six stars 2 inches apart on prepared cookie sheet.
5. Step5
   Brush edges of stars with water. Place 1 rounded teaspoon filling in center of each star. Top each with another star cutout. Press edges together and seal with a fork. Brush tops with cream and sprinkle with coarse sugar. Prick top pastry several times.
6. Step6
   Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until crusts are golden brown. Cool on a wire rack. Repeat with remaining pie crusts and filling.
7. Step7
   For glaze, in a small bowl combine powdered sugar and remaining 1 to 2 tablespoons cherry juice until smooth. Drizzle glaze over pastries.