Cherry Filling
1/2 cup light corn syrup
1/4 cup sugar
1(16 ounce) pitted Cherrys red undrained
2 1/2 Tablespoon corn starch
4 drops red food coloring
1 teaspoon almond extract
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Drain cherries, reserving liquid (add water, if necessary to make 1 cup). Set aside.
Combine corn syrup, sugar, and cornstarch in a small sauce pan. Stir well. Add reserved
cherry liquid and food coloring. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until smooth
and thickened. Stir in drained cherries and almond extract.
Yield 2 1/2 cups
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