Red Cherry Orchard Pie

If you have a cherry tree, the chances are you race with the birds to see who will get the juicy, red fruit. Country homemakers refuse to let their feathered friends win—a determination that has their families’ approval. Cherry pie is one of the royal American desserts—it competes with apple pie for top honors. Here’s our best recipe for the classic, a simple, unadorned one. For who always wants to try to improve on the bright cherry flavor and color?