Change-of-Pace Cherry Pie

Cherry pies take the spotlight in February—thanks to George Washington and the month’s many parties. Why not surprise your family and friends by baking a pie with canned sweet cherries? They have a distinctive flavor and an appealing deep-red color. And you can buy them pitted if you don’t have your own canned fruit. Here’s a country-style pie to make ahead and refrigerate a few hours— one bound to be praised.