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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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