Cherry Pear Pie Recipe: How to Make It

Ingredients

• Dough for single-crust pie (9 inches)
• FILLING:
• 6 cups sliced peeled fresh pears (about 5 large)
• 1/2 cup dried cherries
• 4 teaspoons lemon juice
• 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 1/4 cup cornstarch
• TOPPING:
• 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/3 cup sugar
• 1/3 cup cold butter
• 1/2 cup sliced almonds