1 1/4 c. sugar
3 tbsp. cornstarch
4 c. fresh red tart cherries
1/4 tsp. almond extract
1 c. flour
1 tbsp. sugar
1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
3 tbsp. shortening
1/2 c. milk

Heat oven to 400 degrees. Blend 1 1/4 cup sugar and cornstarch in small pan. Stir in cherries and extract. Cook, stirring constantly until mixture thickens and boils. Boil and stir one minute. Pour into 2 quart casserole. Stir together flour, 1 tablespoon sugar, baking powder, and salt. Add shortening and milk. Cut through shortening with fork 6 times, mix until dough forms a ball. Drop mixture by spoonfuls onto hot fruit. Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until top is golden brown. Serve warm.