Cherries Amandine

• 1 (1 lb) can tart red cherries, packed in water
• 4 teaspoons cornstarch
• 1 teaspoon almond extract
• 3 tablespoons sugar
• 34 cup plain nonfat yogurt
• 14 teaspoon almond extract
• 2 teaspoons sugar
• 2 tablespoons almonds, sliced

1. Drain cherries, reserving liquid.
2. Place reserved liquid in a small saucepan.
3. Add cornstarch, 1 tsp almond extract, and 3 tablespoons sugar.
4. Mix until cornstarch is dissolved.
5. Add cherries to saucepan and cook over medium heat, stirring, until mixture comes to a boil.
6. Continue to cook, stirring, 1 minute.
7. Place in a bowl and chill.
8. In a small bowl, combine yogurt with remaining almond extract and sugar.
9. Mix well and chill.
10. To serve, divide cherries evenly into 4 serving bowls or sherbet glasses.
11. Divide yogurt topping evenly and spoon over cherries.
12. Garnish with sliced almonds.

tart red cherries, cornstarch, almond, sugar, nonfat yogurt, almond, sugar, almonds

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/cherries-amandine-125632 (may not work)