Northern Cherry Puffs

• 1 cup fresh or frozen pitted dark sweet cherries, thawed and drained
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1-1/2 teaspoons almond extract, divided
• 1/4 teaspoon red food coloring, optional
• 1/3 cup shortening
• 2/3 cup sugar
• 1 egg
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/3 cup milk
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 4-1/2 teaspoons cornstarch
• 1/4 cup water
• 2 cups fresh or frozen pitted dark sweet cherries
• 1/4 teaspoon red food coloring, optional
• Whipped cream or vanilla ice cream

1. In a small bowl, combine cherries, lemon juice, 1/2 teaspoon extract and food coloring if desired; toss to coat. Spoon into four greased 10-oz. custard cups or ramekins.
2. In a small bowl, cream shortening and sugar. Beat in egg and remaining extract. Combine flour, baking powder and salt; add to the creamed mixture alternately with milk. Spoon over cherry mixture.
3. Bake, uncovered, at 375u0b0 for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Cool in cups for 10 minutes.
4. Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, combine sugar and cornstarch. Stir in water until blended. Add cherries and food coloring if desired. Bring to a boil over medium heat; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Invert puffs onto dessert plates; top with warm cherry sauce and whipped cream.

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Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/northern-cherry-puffs/ (may not work)