Danish Cherries

• 4 cups pitted cherries
• 1 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 3 -4 tablespoons sugar
• 1/4 cup lemon juice
• 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest (the grated outer yellow rind)
• 3/4 teaspoon almond extract
• 1/2 cup slivered almonds, blanched, optional (To blanch almonds, place them in a colander over a sink. Pour boiling water over them, and rub off t)
• Toppings
• whipped cream
• whipped ricotta cheese (To whip ricotta, beat it vigorously with a whisk, or at high speed with an electric mixer)
• cheese
• plain yogurt, with a few blanched almonds folded in

1. Place cherries in a heavy medium-sized saucepan, and cook over medium heat, covered, for 10 minutes.
2. Meanwhile, combine cornstarch and sugar in a small bowl. Add lemon juice and whisk until smooth. Stir this into the hot cherries, and cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until thick, about 5 to 8 minutes.
3. Remove from heat and stir in lemon zest, almond extract, and slivered almonds.
4. Serve hot, warm, room, temperature, or cold, top with whipped cream, whipped ricotta, or yogurt. Enjoy!

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Taken from www.food.com/recipe/danish-cherries-369282 (may not work)