1 pkg. Jell-O vanilla pudding and pie filling
1/4 c. sugar
1/4 tsp. salt
2 tsp. lemon juice
1 can pitted red sour cherries
1 tbsp. butter
Few drops red food coloring
1 (8 inch) baked pie shell, cooled
Prepared Dream Whip
Fresh red cherries

Combine filling mix, sugar, salt, water and lemon juice in a saucepan. Blend into a smooth paste. Add cherries and cherry liquid. Cook and stir over medium heat until mixture comes to a full boil. Remove from heat; stir in butter and food coloring. Cool 5 minutes and pour into pie shell. Cool until firm, about 3 hours. Garnish with whipped topping and cherries.