Mix the following ingredients together in a bowl:
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup flour
1/4 tsp salt
Then gradually add 1 (12 oz) can evaporated milk, whisking well to combine.
Bring to a boil in a 4 quart pan:
2 (14.5 oz) cans red, tart cherries in water
3 cups additional water
Add some of the hot cherry liquid to the milk mixture, stir, then add to cherries and water. Return to heat and bring to a low boil. Boil for 1 minute.
Remove from heat and add:
1/2 tsp. almond flavoring
Continue stirring occasionally while cooling to prevent skin from forming. Refrigerate. Makes 2 quarts.
From: Grace Hill Mennonite Church, Whitewater, KS