Swiss Cherry Dessert

Name: Swiss Cherry Dessert
Ingredients: 4 tablespoons butter, divided; 2 to 3 slices day-old bread, cut into 1-inch cubes; 1 can (15 ounces) dark sweet or Bing pitted cherries; 2-1/2 teaspoons cornstarch; 1-1/2 teaspoon sugar; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/4 teaspoon almond extract; Whipped cream and fresh mint, optional

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Ingredients

4 tablespoons butter, divided
2 to 3 slices day-old bread, cut into 1-inch cubes
1 can (15 ounces) dark sweet or Bing pitted cherries
2-1/2 teaspoons cornstarch
1-1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
Whipped cream and fresh mint, optional

Directions

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In a medium skillet, melt 2 tablespoons butter. Add bread cubes; cook and stir until browned. Remove from the heat; set aside. Drain syrup from cherries into a medium saucepan. Add cornstarch, sugar, extracts and remaining butter; bring to a boil. Boil and stir for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat; cool slightly. Stir in cherries. Divided bread cubes among two serving dishes; top with the cherry mixture. Garnish with whipped cream and mint if desired.