Fresh Cherry Pie Recipe

Ingredients

• Crust:
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2/3 cup lard or shortening
• 4 to 5 tablespoons ice water
• Filling:
• 4 cups fresh pitted tart red cherries or one 20-ounce package frozen pitted tart red cherries
• 1 cup sugar
• 3 tablespoons quick-cooking tapioca
• 1 tablespoon cherry brandy
• 1 teaspoon finely shredded lemon zest
• 1/8 teaspoon salt