Cherry Squarls Recipe

Name: Cherry Squarls
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: General
Ingredients: 3 1/2 cups sugar, divided; 2 eggs, well beaten; 1/4 cup butter or margarine, melted and divided; 2 (16-ounce) cans pitted dark sweet cherries, undrained; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 3/4 teaspoon salt, divided; 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon; 2 1/4 teaspoons almond extract, divided; 1 cup chopped pecans; 2 tablespoons cornstarch; 1 cup whipping cream, whipped

Servings: persons

3 1/2 cups sugar, divided
2 eggs, well beaten
1/4 cup butter or margarine, melted and divided
2 (16-ounce) cans pitted dark sweet cherries, undrained
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
3/4 teaspoon salt, divided
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
2 1/4 teaspoons almond extract, divided
1 cup chopped pecans
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 cup whipping cream, whipped

1
Gradually add 2 1/2 cups sugar to beaten eggs in a large mixing bowl, beating well. Stir in 2 tablespoons melted butter. Drain cherries, reserving liquid. Fold cherries into egg mixture.
2
Combine flour, soda, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and cinnamon in a medium mixing bowl. Gently fold into egg mixture. Stir in 2 teaspoons almond extract.
3
Pour batter evenly into a greased and floured 13- x 9- x 2- inch baking pan. Sprinkle pecans evenly over top of batter. Bake at 350u00b0 for 1 hour. Cool.
4
Combine remaining sugar, cornstarch, and remaining salt in a medium saucepan. Stir in reserved cherry juice, remaining butter, and remaining almond extract. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thickened. Cool.
5
To serve, cut into 2-inch squares. Place on individual serving plates; spoon sauce over tops, and dollop with whipped cream.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 1/2 cups sugar, divided, 2 eggs, well beaten, 1/4 cup butter or margarine, melted and divided, 2 (16-ounce) cans pitted dark sweet cherries, undrained, and more.

Yes, Cherry Squarls falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Cherry Squarls

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