Cherry Hand Pies

Ingredients

Pie Dough:

Use 1 package refrigerated pie dough.

Filling:

• 3 cups cherries, pitted and halved
• ¾ cup granulated sugar
• 3 tablespoons quick cooking tapioca
• 1 pinch salt
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon almond extract

Place the filling ingredients into a bowl and combine.  Set aside and allow the mixture to sit for 30 minutes.

Egg Wash:

• 2 tablespoons water
• 2 egg whites

Whisk the egg whites and water together.

Drizzle:

• 1 cup powdered sugar
• ¼ tsp vanilla
• 1 tablespoon milk
• 1 tsp fresh lemon juice

In a small bowl, mix all ingredients together with a fork till smooth.  Do this when pies are cooled and ready for drizzle.