Linda'S Cherry Pie

Directions

1. 1
   In small saucepan, combine 3/4 cup of the sugar, cornstarch and cinnamon until well blended.
2. 2
   Drain cherries; reserve 1 cup of juice.
3. 3
   Stir cherry juice into sugar mixture.
4. 4
   Cook over low heat, stirring frequently until mixture thickens.
5. 5
   Add remaining 1/2 cup of sugar.
6. 6
   Stir in cherries.
7. 7
   Line a 9-inch pie pan with pastry. Add pie filling.
8. 8
   Dot with butter.
9. 9
   Add top crust (or a lattice); cut slits in top.
10. 10
    Bake at 425° for 45 to 55 minutes or until golden.