Ingredients:
1 (1 lb) can tart red cherries, packed in water
4 teaspoons cornstarch
1 teaspoon almond extract
3 tablespoons sugar
3/4 cup plain nonfat yogurt
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
2 teaspoons sugar
2 tablespoons almonds, sliced
Directions:
Drain cherries, reserving liquid.
Place reserved liquid in a small saucepan.
Add cornstarch, 1 tsp almond extract, and 3 tablespoons sugar.
Mix until cornstarch is dissolved.
Add cherries to saucepan and cook over medium heat, stirring, until mixture comes to a boil.
Continue to cook, stirring, 1 minute.
Place in a bowl and chill.
In a small bowl, combine yogurt with remaining almond extract and sugar.
Mix well and chill.
To serve, divide cherries evenly into 4 serving bowls or sherbet glasses.
Divide yogurt topping evenly and spoon over cherries.
Garnish with sliced almonds.
Servings: 4
Time preparation: 15 min.
Time total: 20 min.