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Annab
True Blue Farmgirl
2900 Posts
Anna
Seagrove
NC
USA
2900 Posts |
 Posted - May 19 2010 : 2:51:22 PM
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A gracious friend down the road alerted us the other day that his cherry tree was burstinga t the seams but that i hadbetter hurry and get them before the mocking birds did.
Luckily I have a few strands of bird netting and was able to save the cherries and afford an extra 3 days of ripening.
So now I have a small half bucket of beautiful cherries and no kitchen to make a pie.
My question is,: if I pit these and double bag and feeeze, will they make a decent pie when i can finally bake in a couple weeks?
Our kitchen will most likely be completed in another month. So I'm looking at the end of June before I can move in and start cooking again |
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Calicogirl
True Blue Farmgirl
5216 Posts
Sharon
Bruce Crossing
Michigan
USA
5216 Posts |
Posted - May 19 2010 : 3:12:25 PM
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Anna,
What a blessing!
I have used frozen cherries to make pie. I simply let them thaw and drain but I do reserve some of the liquid depending upon the recipe. Are the cherries sour or sweet? I have a recipe for Sour Cherry pie if you would like :)
~Sharon
By His Grace, For His Glory
http://merryheartjournal.blogspot.com/ |
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Montrose Girl
Farmgirl Legend/Schoolmarm
1360 Posts
Laurie
Montrose
CO
1360 Posts |
Posted - May 19 2010 : 3:18:31 PM
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Good for you. Cherries around these parts froze out and even the grapes may not happen this year.
Best Growing |
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Annab
True Blue Farmgirl
2900 Posts
Anna
Seagrove
NC
USA
2900 Posts |
Posted - May 19 2010 : 3:23:07 PM
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These are a little on the tart side. A beautiful bright crimson!
Thanks for the info...and I can't wait to get my kitchen back....even though it may start to get too hot to do serious baking....I'm dying for pie now! |
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emsmommy5
True Blue Farmgirl
1547 Posts
Angie
Buckley
WA
USA
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Posted - May 19 2010 : 4:22:02 PM
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I either freeze them or can them. EIther way.... yummy pie for another day!!!
Do what you love, love what you do. |
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Calicogirl
True Blue Farmgirl
5216 Posts
Sharon
Bruce Crossing
Michigan
USA
5216 Posts |
Posted - May 19 2010 : 4:43:25 PM
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Anna,
Here is our favorite recipe:
Sour Cherry Pie
2 9-inch pie crusts
4 c. sour cherries, pitted and 1/2 c. juice reserved
1 c. sugar
1 T. all-purpose flour
2-1/2 T. cornstarch
juice and zest of one lime
2 T. butter, diced
1 egg, beaten
2 T. whipping cream
Roll out one crust; place in a 9" pie plate. Wrap with plastic wrap and chill. Roll out remaining crust 1/8-inch thick. Cut as many one-inch-wide strips as possible to make a lattice; cut any leftover crust into leaf shapes with a cookie cutter. Place lattice strips and leaves on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet; cover with plastic wrap and chill. Combine cherries and juice in a large bowl. Sprinkle with sugar, flour, cornstarch, lime juice and zest. Toss well and pour into pie crust; dot with butter. Weave lattice strips over filling. Arrange leaves in a decorative pattern on lattice. Whisk together egg and cream; brush over lattice and edges of crust. Bake at 400 degrees for about 50 minutes, until crust is golden and juices in center of pie are bubbly. Cool slightly before cutting. Makes 6 to 8 servings.
~Sharon
By His Grace, For His Glory
http://merryheartjournal.blogspot.com/ |
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Kerbear
True Blue Farmgirl
261 Posts
Kerry
Middle
Tennessee
USA
261 Posts |
Posted - May 19 2010 : 6:03:13 PM
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We have a couple of cherry trees too that I just bought nets for. Luckily we still have sometime before they ripen. Thanks for the recipe Sharon! I cannot wait to try it this summer!
~Kerry Anne
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Annab
True Blue Farmgirl
2900 Posts
Anna
Seagrove
NC
USA
2900 Posts |
Posted - May 20 2010 : 05:26:18 AM
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Yea thanks!!
Can't wait to give it a try  |
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Kerbear
True Blue Farmgirl
261 Posts
Kerry
Middle
Tennessee
USA
261 Posts |
Posted - Jun 02 2010 : 8:29:19 PM
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I made Sharon's Sour Cherry Pie, and it was absolutely delicious! My DH loved it too!
Thank you so much Sharon for sharing your wonderful cherry pie recipe! Has anyone else tried it?
~Kerry Anne
Farmgirl Sister #975 |
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Calicogirl
True Blue Farmgirl
5216 Posts
Sharon
Bruce Crossing
Michigan
USA
5216 Posts |
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Kerbear
True Blue Farmgirl
261 Posts
Kerry
Middle
Tennessee
USA
261 Posts |
Posted - Jun 03 2010 : 2:38:42 PM
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Its definitely one of our favorites now too! Thanks again~
~Kerry Anne
Farmgirl Sister #975 |
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