Traditional Cherry Pie

• 4 cups frozen unsweetened tart red cherries
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 3 tablespoons quick-cooking tapioca
• 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
• pastry for a double-crust 9-inch pie
• 2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine

1. Combine cherries, granulated sugar, tapioca and almond extract in a large mixing bowl, mix well. (It is not necessary to thaw cherries before using.).
2. Let cherry mixture stand 15 minutes.
3. Line a 9-inch pie plate with pastry, fill with cherry mixture.
4. Dot with butter.
5. Adjust top crust, cutting slits for steam to escape.
6. Bake in a preheated 400-degree oven 50 to 55 minutes, or until crust is golden brown and filling is bubbly.
7. Note: 2 (16-ounce) cans unsweetened tart cherries, well drained, can be substituted for frozen tart cherries.

red cherries, sugar, quickcooking tapioca, almond extract, pastry, butter

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/traditional-cherry-pie-170403 (may not work)