Sweet Cherry Pie with Toasted Almonds

Homemade Pie Crust (my recipe makes 2 crusts; 1 for bottom 1 for top)

halved pitted fresh cherries1

fresh raspberries or sliced strawberries2

- 3/4 cup (100-150g) granulated sugar1

cornstarch

lemon juice

 teaspoon vanilla extract

almond extract (it's delicious!)

cold unsalted butter, cut into small cubes

large egg, lightly beaten with 1 Tablespoon (15ml) milk

sliced almonds, such as Diamond of California sliced almonds

optional: coarse sugar for garnish

Pastry cutter for crust

Cherry pitter

Pastry wheel

Pie crust shield