For the Pie Crust:

• 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp granulated sugar
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 cup 2 sticks cold unsalted butter, cut into cubes
• ½ cup ice water

For the Cherry Pie Filling:

• 6 cups pitted fresh or frozen cherries
• ¾ cup granulated sugar (adjust to taste)
• ¼ cup cornstarch
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• ½ tsp almond extract (optional)
• ⅛ tsp salt
• 2 tbsp unsalted butter (cut into small pieces)
• 1 large egg (beaten with 1 tablespoon water (for egg wash))
• 1 tbsp demerara sugar (optional)