Individual Cherry Pies

Ron and I love cherry pie.  I buy the Claim Jumper pies when they're on sale for $3.99.  I couldn't buy the ingredients for that price.  When they're not on sale, I like to make little individual pies, cherry is our favorite.  They're so simple you can make them in about 45 minutes from start to finish, including cooking.  Eat one for dessert, then freeze the rest and save for another day.  Here's how to make individual fruit pies.



1 uncooked store bought crust
1 can cherry (or other fruit) filling
Sugar to sprinkle on top

Take one store bought pie crust and cut into 4-6 rounds using a cookie cutter.  Place the pie dough in a muffin pan, and have the pie crust come up the sides of the muffin pan.  Fill muffin pans with fruit filling.

Take another pie crust and cut strips to put on top of pie to create a lattice effect.  Then use a pastry brush, paint on a little egg wash and sprinkle with sugar.  Bake about 40 minutes, or until pie crust is cooked and fruit is bubbly.  Pies will be very hot, so allow to cool before serving.  Serve with vanilla ice cream for a special treat.  Freeze what you don't eat in a day or two.  Enjoy.