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1. Make the double pie crust recipe. Wrap and let chill while you make the cherry pie filling.

Cherry Pie Filling:

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1. In a large bowl, mix together pitted cherries (fresh or frozen), sugar, cornstarch, lemon juice, vanilla extract, and almond extract. Stir the mixture until the cherries are evenly coated and the sugar and cornstarch are well incorporated.
2. Let the filling sit for 15-20 minutes to allow the cherries to release some of their juices.
3. Once the cherries have released their juices, use a slotted spoon to remove the cherries from the juice and place them in a bowl.
4. Place the leftover cherry juice into a small saucepan over low heat. Cook and stir for 5-6 minutes or until juice has slightly reduced and thickened. Cool for 5 minutes, then pour over cherries.
5. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. On a floured work surface, roll out one of the discs of chilled pie dough to fit into a 9-inch pie pan. Pour the cherries into the pie pan. Dot with the 1 Tablespoon of butter.
6. To make lattice: Roll out the second pie crust and cut dough into large strips. Lay half of the strips over the filling parallel to each other. Fold every other strip in half, back on itself. Lay down another strip across the first set so that it crosses every other strip and then unfold the strips. Continue to make lattice pattern.
7. Make an egg wash by whisking together egg and milk in a small bowl. Brush on the top of the pie crust. Sprinkle with sparkling sugar, if desired.
8. Place the pie plate onto a large baking sheet in case the cherry juice bubbles over. Keeping the pie in the oven, bake for 20 minutes. After baking for 20 minutes, turn the temperature down to 375°F and bake for an additional 25-35 minutes or until the top crust is golden brown and the filling juices have been bubbling up. After the first 20 minutes of baking time, I recommend using a pie crust shield to keep the pie crust from becoming too brown.
9. Remove the pie from the oven and cool for at least 3-4 hours before slicing and serving. The filling will not be set up if the pie is warm when you slice it. Serve with vanilla bean ice cream.