Pear and Dried Cherry Pie

INGREDIENTS

• 1 1/2 cups dried tart cherries
• 4 pounds firm pears, (about 7), peeled and cored
• 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice, (2 lemons)
• 1 cup sugar, plus more for sprinkling
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
• 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
• Pate Brisee
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into small pieces