Cherry Pie

1 can unsweetened cherries
1 c sugar
6 tsp cornstarch
2/3 cherry juice
Pinch of salt
2 tsp butter
1/2 tsp pure almond extract (optional)
1 pie shell, 8?-9?

Heat cherry juice, cornstarch and sugar. Stir until completely dissolved. (Ad almond extract if using, mix well.) Pour juice mixture over cherries in an unbaked pie shell. Bake at 425 degrees F for 10 minutes, then at 350 degrees F for 20 minutes.