International Pi Day 2015

Today is the ultimate Pi day because we can celebrate it out to 10 digits twice today.  3.141592653  We are having events all day today and this cache was placed as part of the competition held on this day. 

How to make a Cherry Pie

Ingredients

•  PASTRY:
•  1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
•  1/2 teaspoon salt
•  1/2 cup shortening
•  1/4 cup ice water
•  FILLING:
•  2 cans (16 ounces each) tart cherries
•  1 cup sugar
•  3 tablespoons quick-cooking tapioca
•  1/4 teaspoon almond extract
•  1/4 teaspoon salt
•  Red food coloring, optional
•  1 tablespoon butter

Directions

1. In a large bowl, combine flour and salt; cut in shortening until crumbly. Gradually add water, tossing with a fork until dough forms a ball. Divide dough in half. Roll out one portion. Line a 9-in. pie plate with bottom crust; trim pastry even with edge.
2. Drain cherries, reserving 1/4 cup juice. In a large bowl, combine the sugar, tapioca, extract, salt, food coloring if desired and reserved juice. Gently stir in the cherries; let stand for 15 minutes.
3. Pour into the crust. Dot with butter. Roll out remaining pastry; make a lattice crust. Seal and flute edges. Bake at 375° for 55-60 minutes. Cool on a wire rack. Yield: 6-8 servings.