Cherry Pie

2 c cherries (tart - drained)
1 c cherry juice
1 c sugar
1/4 tsp salt
3 tbs flour
1/8 tsp almond extract
1 tbs oleo

Mix sugar, salt, flour. Add juice. Mix in cherries. Let stand while making 2-crust pastry.

Pastry 2 c sifted flour
1 tsp salt
1 tbs sugar
2/3 c shortening
1/3 c milk
1 tbs oleo

Mix dry stuff - add milk 1 tbs at a time. Roll 1/2 - fill pan. Brush with oleo. Roll top pastry. Bake at 450° for 5 minutes, then 375° for 35 minutes.