Cherry Pie

Directions

1. 1
   In saucepan, place 1/4 cup sugar, cornstarch and salt; mix. Add cherry juice.
2. 2
   Cook until thick.
3. 3
   Add remaining sugar and cook until glossy.
4. 4
   Remove from heat.
5. 5
   Stir in lemon juice, almond extract, food coloring and 1 tablespoon butter.
6. 6
   Add cherries and mix gently.
7. 7
   Let cool while making pie crusts.
8. 8
   Pour filling into unbaked crust.
9. 9
   Dot with 1 tablespoon butter before covering with top crust or lattice top.
10. 10
    Flute the edges and fit pieces of foil around edge of pie.
11. 11
    Bake at 450° for 10 to 15 minutes.
12. 12
    Remove foil.
13. 13
    Bake at 350° for 25 to 30 minutes.