Cherry Berry Jar Pies

You know what holiday is coming up next.  You know because Target has been displaying only pink and red things since December 26th. 

Valentine's Day can go a few different ways:

1. You are in a new relationship and you are downright giddy;
2. You are single and you hate any mention of the holiday;
3. You are in an old relationship and you've realized that cards and flowers are better on a day when you aren't expecting them, than a day that Hallmark tells you how to feel.

Or maybe I have no idea what I'm talking about...that's probably the most likely situation.

What I do know is that pie is good any day of the week.  (And people who "don't like pie" aren't to be trusted.) 

If you want to do something special for your valentine this Tuesday, skip the red roses, skip the teddy bears and make them something warm and full of love that you put your heart and soul into. 

You can cook up 2 of these if you have someone to share them with, or if you're flying solo right now, make them ahead of time, freeze 'em, and throw one in the oven whenever you're ready for some dessert!

CHERRY BERRY JAR PIES

2 pie crusts (I used a frozen one from Trader Joe's)

5 c. berries & cherries (1 c. blueberries, 1 c. strawberries, 3 c. cherries)

2/3 c. sugar

1/4 c. reserved cherry juice

2 tsp. vanilla

3 T. tapioca

1.  Press pie crust into each jar (makes 7 or 8) and use the lids as a cookie cutter to make the top crusts.

2.  Mix together all other ingredients.

3.  Fill pie crust lined jars with berry mixture.

4.  Place the top crust on top.  Cut a vent hole.

5.  Place on a cookie sheet and bake @ 375 for 45 minutes, or screw lid on jar and freeze.*

*To cook a frozen pie, start with the oven at 425, bake for 10 minutes then reduce heat to 375 and cook for 40 minutes longer.  (Make sure you take the lid off first.)



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