Unbaked 9" pie shell & top crust
1 c. sugar
1/4 c. flour
1/4 tsp. cinnamon
1 can (1 lb.) cherries (red)
1/4 tsp. vanilla
1 1/3 tbsp. butter

Preheat oven to 425 degrees. In saucepan, combine flour, cinnamon, sugar and undrained cherries. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until mixture thickens and boils about 7 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla and butter.

Pour into 9 inch unbaked pie shell. Put pastry strips on top. Sprinkle the strips with sugar. Bake at 425 degrees for 30-35 minutes until nicely browned and juice bubbles. Serve warm.