Fresh Cherry Cobbler - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 c. pitted, fresh, tart cherries
1 1/4 c. sugar
3 Tbsp. cornstarch
1/4 tsp. almond extract
1 c. flour
1 Tbsp. sugar
1 1/4 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
3 Tbsp. shortening
1/2 c. milk

Preparation

Preheat oven to 400\u00b0.
Blend 1 1/4 cups sugar and cornstarch in medium saucepan.
Stir in cherries and almond extract.
Cook, stir constantly, until mixture thickens and comes to boil.
Boil, stirring, for 1 minute.
Pour into 2-quart casserole, not greased, and keep hot in oven while preparing topping.