Cherry Fruit Tapioca - cooking recipe

Ingredients

cherry juice from drained cherries plus water to equal 1 gal.
1 tsp. salt
1 lb. sugar
1/4 c. lemon juice
2 c. quick cooking tapioca
6 c. tart cherries, drained
2 tsp. almond extract
whipped topping (optional)

Preparation

Bring juice, salt, sugar and lemon juice to a boil.
Gradually add tapioca.
Cook 15 minutes on low heat, stirring continually. Remove from heat.
Cool.
Fold in cherries and almond extract. Chill.
Serve topped with whipped topping.