6 tbsp. butter
1 c. all-purpose flour
2/3 c. coarsely chopped nuts
1/3 c. packed dark brown sugar
3/4 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp. ground allspice
1 can (21 oz.) cherry pie filling
2 tsp. cornstarch
1/2 tsp. lemon juice

1. Place butter in small bowl. Microwave at high (100%) until melted, 45 seconds to 1 minute 15 seconds. Stir in flour, nuts, brown sugar, cinnamon and allspice. Set topping aside.

2. Mix cherry pie filling, cornstarch and lemon juice until smooth in 1 quart casserole. Microwave at high (100%) 1 minute. Sprinkle with topping. Reduce power to medium-high (70%). Microwave until filling is translucent and bubbly, 6-8 minutes. Serve warm or cold with ice cream or whipped topping, if desired. Makes 4-6 servings.