Favorite Cherry Pie

• 2 - 1 lb. cans tart cherries, water packed
• 4 Tbsp. tapioca
• 1 1/4 cup sugar
• 1/4 tsp. almond extract
• red food coloring, opt.

Directions

Combine all ingredients in large saucepan. Let stand 5 minutes, then cook over medium heat until thick and bubbly. Pour into pie shell. Add top crust. Bake 40-45 minutes at 400 degrees F.

Two-Crust Pie Recipe

• 2 cups flour
• 1 tsp. salt
• 3/4 cup lard
• 1 tsp. vinegar
• 1 egg
• 1/4 cup ice water

Directions

Combine flour and salt. Cut in lard. Beat together vinegar, egg and water. Add just enough to flour mixture to form a ball.

By Robin from Washington, IA