Can you bake a cherry pie with frozen cherries?

I can't actually bake a cherry pie, as I'm a language model, not a baker! However, I can definitely help you with instructions for baking a delicious cherry pie using frozen cherries:

Frozen Cherry Pie

Ingredients:

* Crust:

* 1 (14.1 ounce) package refrigerated pie crust

* 1 tablespoon sugar

* 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

* Filling:

* 2 (14.5 ounce) packages frozen sweet cherries, thawed and drained (about 4 cups)

* 1/2 cup sugar

* 1/4 cup all-purpose flour

* 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

* 1/4 teaspoon almond extract (optional)

* 1 tablespoon lemon juice (optional)

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).

2. Prepare the crust:

* Roll out one pie crust on a lightly floured surface to a 12-inch circle.

* Transfer the crust to a 9-inch pie plate.

* Trim and crimp the edges.

* In a small bowl, combine 1 tablespoon sugar and 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon. Sprinkle evenly over the bottom crust.

3. Prepare the filling:

* In a large bowl, combine the thawed and drained cherries, 1/2 cup sugar, 1/4 cup flour, 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon, almond extract (if using), and lemon juice (if using).

4. Assemble the pie:

* Pour the cherry mixture into the pie crust.

* Roll out the remaining pie crust to a 12-inch circle.

* Cut out decorative shapes if desired.

* Cover the filling with the top crust.

* Trim and crimp the edges to seal the pie.

* Cut vents in the top crust using a knife or a fork.

5. Bake the pie:

* Bake for 15 minutes at 425 degrees F.

* Reduce heat to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) and bake for an additional 45-50 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbling.

6. Cool and serve:

* Allow the pie to cool completely before slicing and serving.

Tips:

* To prevent a soggy crust: Bake the pie crust for 10 minutes at 425 degrees F before adding the filling.

* For a richer flavor: Add a tablespoon of butter to the filling.

* To thicken the filling: You can add a cornstarch slurry (1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water) to the filling before baking.

* Enjoy!

Let me know if you have any more questions about baking!