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Northern Cherry Puffs Recipe

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Michigan is the top cherry-producing state in the country. This is one of my family's favorite cherry recipes.

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Northern Cherry Puffs Recipe

Prep: 25 min. Bake: 20 min. + cooling

Yield: 4 Servings

25 20 45

Ingredients

1 cup fresh or frozen pitted dark sweet cherries, thawed and drained
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1-1/2 teaspoons almond extract, divided
1/4 teaspoon red food coloring, optional
1/3 cup shortening
2/3 cup sugar
1 egg
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup milk
SAUCE:
1/2 cup sugar
4-1/2 teaspoons cornstarch
1/4 cup water
2 cups fresh or frozen pitted dark sweet cherries
1/4 teaspoon red food coloring, optional
Whipped cream or vanilla ice cream

Directions

In a small bowl, combine cherries, lemon juice, 1/2 teaspoon extract and food coloring if desired; toss to coat. Spoon into four greased 10-oz. custard cups or ramekins.
In a small bowl, cream shortening and sugar. Beat in egg and remaining extract. Combine flour, baking powder and salt; add to the creamed mixture alternately with milk. Spoon over cherry mixture.
Bake, uncovered, at 375° for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Cool in cups for 10 minutes.
Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, combine sugar and cornstarch. Stir in water until blended. Add cherries and food coloring if desired. Bring to a boil over medium heat; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Invert puffs onto dessert plates; top with warm cherry sauce and whipped cream. Yield: 4 servings.

Nutritional Analysis: 1 serving equals 608 calories, 19 g fat (5 g saturated fat), 56 mg cholesterol, 372 mg sodium, 104 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 7 g protein.

Originally published as Northern Cherry Puffs in Country June/July 2000, p49

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Reviewed on Jul. 08, 2012 by KarlynnR

I have made these twice and am going to make them again. The only thing I changed was using 8 smaller ramekins because the 10 oz ones were too big to eat by myself. This gives you more servings to share with friends and family as well. Enjoy!!!

Reviewed on Apr. 18, 2010 by kristiie

My husband loved this recipe, light, tart and tasty. It is a recipe that I will make over and over again.