Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
                        prebaked single pie crust
   2      16 oz cans    unsweetened red cherrys
   1      cup           liquid from the cherries
   1      tablespoon    cornstarch
     1/4  teaspoon      almond flavoring
   1      cup           sugar substitute
                        ***WHIPPED TOPPING***
     1/2  cup           instant dry milk
     1/2  cup           cold water
   2      tablespoons   lemon juice
   2      tablespoons   sugar
     1/4  cup           dry sugar substitute (opt)
     1/2  teaspoon      vanilla

Preparation:

Pie: Drain cherries well, reserving 1 cup liquid. Set cherries aside and combine 1 cup liquid and cornstarch. Cook and stir over moderate heat until thickened and transparent and the starchy taste is gone. Remove from heat and add sugar substitute, almond flavoring and cherries. Taste and add more sweetener, if desired. Cool to room temperature. Spread filling evenly in crust. Let set at least 15 minutes. Topping: Combine dry milk and water and refrigerate for 30 minutes. Beat at high speed for 4 minutes. Add lemon juice to whipped milk and beat at high speed for 4 minutes. Stir in the sugar and sugar substitute while it is being beaten. Add vanilla to whipped topping and refrigerate until use.