Fresh Cherry Cobbler
["4 c. pitted, fresh, tart cherries", "1 1/4 c. sugar", "3 Tbsp. cornstarch", "1/4 tsp. almond extract", "1 c. flour", "1 Tbsp. sugar", "1 1/4 tsp. baking powder", "1/2 tsp. salt", "3 Tbsp. shortening", "1/2 c. milk"]
["Preheat oven to 400\u00b0.", "Blend 1 1/4 cups sugar and cornstarch in medium saucepan.", "Stir in cherries and almond extract.", "Cook, stir constantly, until mixture thickens and comes to boil.", "Boil, stirring, for 1 minute.", "Pour into 2-quart casserole, not greased, and keep hot in oven while preparing topping."]
["cherries", "sugar", "cornstarch", "almond extract", "flour", "sugar", "baking powder", "salt", "shortening", "milk"]