Red Cherry Pie

Directions

1. 1
   Drain cherries, reserving 1 cup juice.
2. 2
   Set cherries aside. Combine 3/4 cup sugar, cornstarch and cinnamon in a medium saucepan; stir mixture to remove lumps.
3. 3
   Stir cherry juice into sugar mixture.
4. 4
   Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until smooth and thickened.
5. 5
   Remove from heat.
6. 6
   Stir in cherries, 1/2 cup sugar, butter and almond extract.
7. 7
   Stir in food coloring. Bake at 425° for 45 to 55 minutes.
8. 8
   Makes one 9-inch pie.