Cherry-Pecan Dessert

15 ingredients
11 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 (16 oz.) can pitted tart red cherries (water pack)
  • 1 c. all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp. baking soda
  • 1 egg
  • 1 Tbsp. margarine or butter, melted
  • 1/4 c. sugar
  • 1/4 tsp. salt
  • 2 drops almond extract
  • 1 tsp. ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp. salt
  • 1 c. sugar
  • 1/2 tsp. almond extract
  • 1/2 c. chopped pecans
  • 1 Tbsp. cornstarch
  • 1 Tbsp. margarine or butter

Directions

  1. 1
    Drain cherries, reserving liquid.
  2. 2
    Add enough water to cherry liquid to equal 1 cup; set aside.
  3. 3
    In a bowl, combine flour, cinnamon, soda and 1/4 teaspoon salt.
  4. 4
    Combine cherries and 2 tablespoons of the dry ingredients.
  5. 5
    Beat egg until thick and lemon colored.
  6. 6
    Gradually add 1 cup sugar.
  7. 7
    Beat 5 minutes.
  8. 8
    Stir in remaining dry ingredients until combined.
  9. 9
    Stir in 1 tablespoon melted margarine and almond extract.
  10. 10
    Stir in cherry mixture. Transfer to greased 9 x 9 x 2-inch baking pan.
  11. 11
    Top with pecans. Bake in 325° oven for 45 to 50 minutes or until golden.

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