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Cherry Pie

1 Basic 9” Double Crust  (unbaked)

6 cups pitted cherries (about 2 pounds)

2/3 cups sugar

3 tbsp cornstarch

1/4 teaspoon almond extract

 

Preheat oven to 425 degrees.

Stir together the sugar and cornstarch until evenly mixed.

Add the cherries and almond extract, and mix together until cherries are evenly coated.

Pour the filling into the pie shell. Cover with top crust and cut several steam vents.

Bake for 25 minutes, then reduce the heat to 350 degrees and bake 30 minutes more, or until the crust is golden brown.