Ready to bring a little sweetness into your life? Follow these simple steps:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a pie dish and line a cupcake tray with liners.
2. In a mixing bowl, combine the flour and sugar. Add the diced butter, working it in with your fingertips until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
3. Add cold water gradually, mixing until the dough comes together. Roll out the dough and line the pie dish, trimming any excess.
4. In another bowl, mix the cherries with cornstarch and vanilla. Pour this filling into the prepared pie crust.
5. For the cupcakes, whisk together the eggs, powdered sugar, and oil until smooth. Sift in the flour, baking soda, and salt. Fold gently to combine.
6. Divide the cupcake batter evenly into the liners, filling each about two-thirds full.
7. Bake the pie for 35-40 minutes or until the crust is golden and the filling bubbly. Bake the cupcakes for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
8. Let the pie and cupcakes cool before serving. Enjoy warm or at room temperature.

Working with pie dough can be tricky, but remember my abuela’s wisdom: don’t be afraid to get your hands messy, and trust your senses!