Handcrafted Tiny Cherry Tarts with Woven Tops - Yummy Gusto

Ingredients

• 380g pitted cherries (roughly 60), cut into quarters
• 70g granulated sugar
• 20g corn starch
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
• ¾ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• ½ teaspoon almond flavoring (if you want)
• 2 ready-to-use or handmade pie crusts
• 1 large beaten egg (for brushing)
• 1 tablespoon chunky sugar (if desired)