Ingredients for 8 servings:
1. 4 cups frozen unsweetened tart red cherries
2. 1 cup granulated sugar
3. 3 tablespoons quick-cooking tapioca
4. 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
5. pastry for a double-crust 9-inch pie
6. 2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine

Directions:
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.

Enjoy your meal!