My February Pie was Morello Cherry Pie.

I found the recipe online at:

https://www.cookiemadness.net/2016/11/14/cherry-crumb-pie/

This recipe includes a traditional crust, filling and crumble topping. It’s inexpensive to make and delicious.

I made a few adjustments to the recipe based on what I had in my cupboards. For the filling, instead of almond extract, I used coconut extract and I didn’t have enough sugar, so I substituted honey (For every 1 cup of sugar, substitute 1/2 to 2/3 cup honey). For every one cup of honey you use, subtract ¼ cup of other liquids from the recipe. Be ready to do some math if you decide to try the substitution. Luckily, this recipe only uses a small amount of sugar, so you don’t really have to reduce liquids this time.

I used the Vanilla Wafer crust recipe:

Vanilla Wafer Crust

https://www.thespruceeats.com/vanilla-wafer-crust-3059181?utm_source=emailshare&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=shareurlbuttons

For the topping I used the crushed Vanilla wafer, butter, honey (because I was out of sugar) and a little cinnamon

The pie was delicious, but because of the crust I used it tasted more like a cobbler or cherry crisp without the oats. It was a hit with my family.

I can’t say enough about this versatile filling. It’s quick and easy to make and doesn’t require any obscure ingredients. Use it in pies, tarts, cobblers, crepes, or as a topping for pancakes or cheesecake.

For March, I’ll be making lemon meringue pie and I’ve been asked to use the Vanilla Wafer Pie Crust again. It will be a nice test to see if it can replace a traditional pie crust. I’ll share my results in the April issue.

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The 12 Months of Pie

January – Cream pie: Banana or Coconut

February – Cherry Pie

March – Lemon Meringue Pie

April – French Silk Pie

May – Strawberry Rhubarb Pie

June – Razzleberry Pie

July – Blueberry Pie

August - Peach

September – Key Lime Pie

October - Apple

November – Pumpkin Pie

December – Pecan Pie