Shortcut Cherry Pie {Frozen Cherries!} - Feel Good Foodie

Ingredients

• 2 pounds (32 ounces) frozen pitted cherries
• ⅔ cup granulated sugar
• ⅓ cup cornstarch
• 1 small lemon (zest and juice 2 tablespoons lemon juice)
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• ¼ teaspoon almond extract
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• 2 (9-ounce) whole refrigerated pre-made pie crusts
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (cut into small pieces)
• 1 large egg
• Coarse sugar (optional)