Categories: Pies 
      Yield: 1 servings 
  
  1 1/4 c  Sugar 
      2 tb Tapioca (quick cooking) 
      5 c  Fresh cherries; *see note 
    1/4 ts Almond extract; ** see note 
  
  Recipe by: Randy Pollak 
  Mix sugar and tapioca in a large bowl. Add cherries and toss until 
  cherries are thoroughly coated. Set aside for about 20 minutes, or until 
  syrup forms, stir mixture occasionally. Pour mixture into pie pastry of 
  your choice.