Cherry Carnival - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 3/4 c. flour
2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 c. soft shortening
1 c. sugar
1 egg
3/4 c. milk
2 c. cut up, well drained, pitted sour cherries (No. 2 can, save juice)
1/2 c. cut up nuts
1/2 c. sugar
2 Tbsp. cornstarch
1 c. water
3/4 c. juice (from cherries)
1/4 tsp. almond flavoring

Preparation

Sift together in bowl the first 3 ingredients.
Add the soft shortening, 1 cup sugar, egg and milk.
Blend in the cherries and nuts.
Pour into greased and floured 9-inch square pan.
Bake 30 to 40 minutes at 350\u00b0.
Cut into 3-inch squares.
Serve hot with clear red sauce.