Appalachian Cherry Pie Recipe - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 (16 oz.) cans pitted tart red cherries
1 c. sugar
1/4 c. cornstarch
1 Tbsp. margarine or butter
4 drops almond extract
1 pastry for lattice top pie

Preparation

Drain cherries, reserving 1 cup liquid.
In a large saucepan, combine 3/4 cup of the sugar and the cornstarch.
Stir in reserved cherry liquid.
Cook over medium heat until thickened and bubbly, stirring constantly.
Cook and stir for 2 more minutes.
Remove from heat.
Stir in remaining sugar, margarine and almond extract. Stir in cherries.
Cool slightly.