Very Cherry Pie

Combine frozen cherries, dried cherries, granulated sugar, tapioca and almond extract in a large mixing bowl; mix well. (It is not necessary to thaw cherries before using.) Let cherry mixture stand for 15 minutes. Line a 9 inch pie plate with pastry; fill with cherry mixture. Sprinkle with nutmeg. Dot with butter. Adjust top crust, cutting slits for steam to escape. Bake in a preheated 375 F. oven for one hour, or until crust is golden brown and filling is bubbly. If necessary, cover edge of crust with aluminum foil to prevent oven-browning. Makes 8 servings.