Cherry Pie

4 c. cherries

1-1   ½ c. sugar

4 Tbsp cornstarch

1/8 Tbsp almond extract

Crust of choice (top & bottom)

1 ½ Tbsp butter

1 Tbsp sugar, for sprinkling

Place cherries in a pan. Heat and cover until it looses their juice. Remove from heat. In a small bowl, mix sugar and cornstarch. Pour into hot cherries and mix well. Add almond mix. Return to the heat, cook on low till thickened, stirring often. Remove from heat and let cool. Preheat to 375. Pour into pie crust. Dot with butter. Place top crust on top. Seal edges. Sprinkle with sugar. Bake for 50 min.