The V Day Red Light Special

Since it's already well into year 2013 its odd to say it now since it no longer Jan but hey it's still a new year.  Happy New Year to you all!  Hope your January was well and your resolutions are nearly completed by now.  It's February and "V" Day is this week and in the with all things red floating around in the media and the grocery stores and the heart box chocolates.  I had my eye on this recipe which is dark red.  To my lovers out there make this dessert and feel good about it I'm really loving it on this rainy day in GA.  My slice actually two slices :) were enjoyed while watching this obnoxious movie Ted it's a bit filthy but this Cherry Almond Streusel Tart is just lovely.

Cherry Almond Streusel Tart

Pastry for single crust pie( 9in frozen pie crust thawed)
2/3 cup sugar
3 tbsp. cornstarch
dash salt
4 cups of tart cherries thawed (2 10oz bags frozen cherries)
1/8 tsp almond extract

Topping:
1/4 cup quick cooking oats
3 tbsp. flour
2 tbsp. brown sugar
1 tbsp. silvered almonds
2 tbsp. cold butter

Press pie crust onto an ungreased tart pan
In a saucepan combine sugar, cornstarch and salt.  Stir in cherries bring to a boil and stir constantly cook for 2 mins. Remove from heat and add extract.  Pour mixture into crust. 

For topping combine all until it resembles coarse crumbs.  Sprinkle over filling.  Bake at 350 for 30 minutes until golden brown. 

 

 

 Until Next Time....Happy Eating!