So-Easy Cherry Cobbler - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 (12 ounce) frozen pound cake
1 (21 ounce) can cherry pie filling
1/3 cup water
1/2 teaspoon almond extract, I use a bit more
2 tablespoons toasted sliced almonds, with a few more for garnishing plates

Preparation

Cut pound cake into 1-inch cubes. Place cubes in a 9-inch microwave safe pie plate.
In a small bowl, combine pie filling, water, and almond extract.
Spoon pie filling over cubed cake and sprinkle with almonds.
Cover with plastic wrap and microwave on high 5-7 minutes (time may vary depending on your microwave), or until hot.
Serve warm with ice cream or whipped topping and additional toasted sliced almonds sprinkled on top.
*Fresh Fruit Option: Combine 2 cups fresh blueberries, raspberries, sliced peaches, or pitted cherries with 3/4 cup apricot jam and substitute for the pie filling.