| 4.0 lb | Cherries, frozen |
| 150.0 gram | water |
| 40.0 gram | Lemon Juice |
| 200.0 gram | Sugar, plus more to taste |
| 45.0 gram | Corn Starch, sieved to prevent lumps |
| 0.5 tsp | Almond Extract |
| 0.5 tsp | Vanilla Extract |
Mix the water, lemon juice, corn starch, and sugar in a 5 qt. pot until corn starch is dissolved (don't worry about the sugar).
Add cherries and bring to a boil over medium heat stirring frequently. Reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes, still stirring frequently.
Remove from heat and stir in the extracts.