Cherry crisp~

6 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
16ouncesCan red sour pitted cherries
tablespoonCornstarch
4teaspoonsSugar
¼teaspoonAlmond extract
½cupQuick-cooking rolled oats
2tablespoonsChopped walnuts
1tablespoonMargarine -- melted

Directions

TOPPING

Drain cherries, reserving ¾ cup juice. Combine small amount of juice, cornstarch, and sugar in saucepan. Stir in remaining juice.

Cook over moderate heat, stirring constantly until thickened and clear. Remove from heat. Add cherries and extract. Spread in 8-inch pan.

TOPPING: Preheat oven to 375 F. Mix oats and walnuts in small bowl.

Add margarine; mix well with fork. Mixture will be crumbly. Sprinkle topping over cherries. Bake for 20 minutes or until topping is browned. Serve warm or chilled. ½ cup serving, 124 calories, ½ starch, 1 fruit, ½ fat exchange 2⅕ gm protein, 4⅒ gm fat, 21 gm carbohydrate, 29 mg sodium, 154⅘ mg potassium, 1½ gm fiber, 0 chol.

Shared but not tested by Elizabeth Rodier, Nov 93 Recipe By : Am. Diabetes Association, Family Cookbook Vol 1, 1987 From: Marjorie Scofield Date: 06-06-95 (159) Fido: Cooking