Cherry Pudding
["2 Tbsp. butter", "1 c. sugar", "1 c. flour", "2 1/2 c. or 1 can pitted cherries", "1/2 tsp. almond extract", "2 tsp. cornstarch", "1 tsp. baking powder", "1/8 tsp. salt", "1/2 c. milk"]
["Cream butter and 1/2 cup sugar in bowl.", "Sift flour, salt and baking powder together.", "Add alternately with milk to the cream mixture.", "Strain cherries; add water to the juice to make 1 1/2 cups liquid.", "Add extract. Mix cornstarch with remaining sugar; add to liquid.", "Add food coloring.", "Pour hot juice over batter. Spread cherries over top.", "Bake for 40 to 45 minutes in 350\u00b0 oven."]
["butter", "sugar", "flour", "cherries", "almond extract", "cornstarch", "baking powder", "salt", "milk"]