to make 2 cherry pies. Not for a bake sale, but because I’m not a huge baker, I thought I would try my hand prior to any bake-sale needs that might pop up.

I want to make the pies for my neighbors. One neighbor is sooo sweet and ensure’s my trash is out on time, that my lawn is mowed and that my dog gets back in the gate when he sneaks out. The other neighbor’s mother is in the hospital and they are so nice.

So I went to the store, bought the crusts (I’m not a make-your-own-crust kinda girl) and cherries. Now I’m going through all the recipes I can find, so I can make a super delicious pie. All I’m seeing is recipes with those ingredients.

I’m thinking – is that it? Sounds kinda bland, boring, unnecessary. Why don’t I just go to McD’s and get some cherry pies there?

Does anyone have any modifications to a cherry pie that will make it a bit more, ohh, I don’t know… more stylish? I know I’m supposed to have a binder (cream of something which I bought) and an egg wash on top to get the crust golden… but I need a bit more than this.

Thank you :o)