Classic Cherry Pie

Methods/steps

for crust, prepare classic crisco pie crust recipe as directed. press bottom crust into 9-inch pie plate. do not bake.
for filling, drain cherries in large strainer over bowl, reserving 1-1/2 cups juice. combine sugars, cornstarch and cinnamon in large saucepan. stir in reserved 1-1/2 cups cherry juice. cook and stir on medium heat until mixture is thick and bubbly. boil and stir 1 minute. add cherries and cook 1 minute or until mixture comes to a boil. remove from heat. stir in butter flavor crisco, vanilla and almond extract. spoon into unbaked pie crust. moisten pastry edge with water.
cover pie with top crust. cut slits in top crust to allow steam to escape.
for glaze, brush with milk. sprinkle with sugar. bake at 425°F for 15 minutes. reduce oven temperature to 350°F. bake 25 minutes or until filling in center is bubbly and crust is golden brown. cool until barely warm or to room temperature before serving.