Instructions: Sift flour and salt.

Using a pastry blender or two knives (a processorwill make it too smooth) cut the lard into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

Sprinkle the water over one tablespoon at a time mixing it in quickly and lightly with a fork until the pastry will form a ball.

Divide in two and roll into two balls handling as little as possible.

Roll out one half and line in 8in (20cm) pie dish.

Chill.

Mix the filling except the butter and fill the pie.

Dot with butter.

Roll out the pie lid brush the edges of the case with water lay the lid on top trim widely then tuck the edges under neatly.

Crimp with a fork or flute with your fingers.

Sprinkle on sugar.

Bake at 220 degrees C (425 F gas mark 7) for 10 minutes then at 190 degrees C (375 degrees F gas mark 5) for 30-40 minutes more until slightly browned

Serves 8

This is one of the best cherry recipes. Serve warm with vanilla ice cream cold with whipped cream.

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