Cherry Crisp

Ingredients

 * 16 oz can red sour pitted cherries
 * 1½ tbsp cornstarch
 * 4 tsp sugar
 * ¼ tsp almond extract

Topping

 * ½ cup quick-cooking rolled oats
 * 2 tbsp chopped walnuts
 * 1 tbsp margarine, melted

Directions

 * 1) Drain cherries, reserving ¾ cup juice.
 * 2) Combine small amount of juice, cornstarch, and sugar in saucepan.
 * 3) Stir in remaining juice.
 * 4) Cook over moderate heat, stirring constantly until thickened and clear.
 * 5) Remove from heat.
 * 6) Add cherries and extract.
 * 7) Spread in 8-inch pan.

Topping

 * 1) Preheat oven to 375°F.
 * 2) Mix oats and walnuts in small bowl.
 * 3) Add margarine; mix well with fork.
 * 4) Mixture will be crumbly.
 * 5) Sprinkle topping over cherries.
 * 6) Bake for 20 minutes or until topping is browned.
 * 7) Serve warm or chilled.

Nutritional information
Per ½ cup serving:
 * 124 calories | 2.2g protein | 4.1g fat | 21g carbohydrate | 29mg sodium | 154.mg potassium | 1.5g fiber | 0 chol.
 * Exchanges: ½ starch | 1 fruit | ½ fat