Almond macaroon cherry pie

6 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1eachPie shell, 9 inch, unbaked
21ouncesCherry pie filling
½teaspoonCinnamon
1cupCoconut
½cupAlmonds, sliced
¼cupSugar
teaspoonSalt (optional)
teaspoonSalt (optional)
1teaspoonLemon juice
¼cupMilk
1tablespoonButter, melted
¼teaspoonAlmond extract
1eachEgg, beaten

Directions

FOR THE PIE

FOR THE TOPPING

Preheat oven to 400F. Roll out pie pastry and place in 9 inch pie pan. In large bowl, combine pie filling, cinnamon, salt and lemon juice. Mix lightly. Spoon into crust-lined pie pan. Bake 20 minutes.

Meanwhile, combine all topping ingredients in medium bowl and mix until blended. Remove pie from oven after 20 minutes, spread topping evenly over surface, and return pie to oven. Bake an additional 15 to 30 minutes, or until crust and topping are golden brown.