Harvest Pie

Directions

1. 1
   Heat oven to 400°F.
2. 2
   Fit 1 pie crust into a 9-inch pie plate and refrigerate until ready to fill.
3. 3
   In a large bowl, gently mix together apples, pears, cherries, 2/3 cup of the sugar, the almonds, flour, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt.
4. 4
   Pour into prepared pie crust.
5. 5
   Roll out second pie crust.
6. 6
   Cut out 6 evenly spaced circles or other desired shape with a 1-inch cookie cutter, reserving cut-outs.
7. 7
   Place pie crust over filling and pinch top and bottom edges together.
8. 8
   Brush lightly with egg wash and place cut-outs randomly over crust.
9. 9
   Brush cut outs with egg wash.
10. 10
    Sprinkle remaining 1 tablespoons sugar over pie.
11. 11
    Bake at 400°F for 20 minutes.
12. 12
    Cover edges with foil and reduce heat to 350°F.
13. 13
    Bake for an additional 35 minutes or until nicely browned and bubbly.
14. 14
    Cool pie completely on wire rack.