Brenda’s Cherry Pie

“Can she make a cherry pie, Billy Boy, Billy Boy?
Can she make a cherry pie, Charming Billy?”

I always think of this little nursery rhyme song whenever I make this favorite pie for my family.  I think that cherry pie is probably one of my very favorite pies. It really isn’t too difficult to make, and we enjoy it each and every Thanksgiving in our home.  I usually top this pie with a lattice crust as it makes it look so pretty. (I really enjoy this one when it is cold.)

Brenda’s Cherry Pie

2 Cans Sour Cherries (Drain it to make ¾ Cup liquid.)

¾ Cup Sugar

3 TB Butter

Dash of Salt

6 TB Flour

½ tsp. Almond Extract

½ tsp. Cherry Extract (optional)

Red Food Coloring

Place cherries in an unbaked pie shell.  Mix the dry ingredients.  Add liquid.  Boil on stove until thickened over medium heat. Add butter, extracts and food coloring and mix well.  Pour over the cherries in the unbaked pie shell.  Top with crust of your choice and bake at 350?F until done, usually around 45 minutes to 1 hour.