Cherry Tart

Directions

1. 1
   To make pastry:.
2. 2
   Combine the flour, sugar and salt in a large bowl.
3. 3
   Add the butter and mix together with a fork or fingers till the texture is crumbly.
4. 4
   In a separate bowl, mix the egg yolks with the lemon juice.
5. 5
   Stir the yolk mixture and water into crumbly flour.
6. 6
   Use your hands to form the dough into a ball.
7. 7
   Press the dough into the bottom only of two 9-inch pie pans or two 9-inch springform pans to about a 3/8 inch thickness.
8. 8
   Refrigerate the crusts for about 15 minutes.
9. 9
   For the topping:.
10. 10
    In a medium bowl, combine all the ingredients except cherries and mix well.
11. 11
    Fold in cherries.
12. 12
    Spread mixture to about 1/2 inch thickness on top of chilled crust, leaving a 1/4 inch margin uncovered at edge.
13. 13
    Bake at 425 for 15 minutes.
14. 14
    Reduce heat to 350 and bake for about another 40-45 minutes.
15. 15
    Cool and slice as desired for serving.