"This tart Michigan cherry pie is delicious with the streusel topping but even better crowned with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. —Diane Selich, Vassar, Michigan..."
INGREDIENTS
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Pastry for single-crust pie (9 inches)
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5 cups frozen pitted tart cherries, thawed and drained or fresh tart cherries, pitted
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1-1/4 cups dried cherries
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1 tablespoon lemon juice
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1/2 teaspoon grated lemon peel
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1/2 teaspoon almond extract
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1 cup sugar
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1/4 cup cornstarch
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TOPPING:
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3/4 cup old-fashioned oats
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1/2 cup all-purpose flour
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1/2 cup packed brown sugar
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1/3 cup butter, melted
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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Vanilla ice cream, optional