You'll Need:

1 (16 ounce) can sour cherries
3 1/2 cups sifted flour
4 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
2/3 cup shortening
2 1/2 cups granulated sugar, divided
2 eggs
1 1/2 cups milk
3 tablespoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon almond extract

Procedure:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease and flour a 13 x 9-inch pan. Drain cherries, reserving juice. Cut cherries into small pieces. Sift flour, baking powder and salt together. Mix shortening, 2 cups sugar, eggs and milk; beat until smooth. Blend in flour mixture and cherries; pour into prepared pan. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes; cut into squares. Mix remaining sugar and cornstarch in saucepan. Add enough water to reserved cherry juice to make 1 1/2 cups liquid; add lemon juice and almond extract. Add to cornstarch mixture; boil for 1 minute. Serve over pudding squares, topped with whipped cream, if desired. Yield: 12 servings

Category: Dessert