• 2 (21-ounce) cans cherry filling and topping

• 1 teaspoon almond extract

• 1 cup all-purpose flour

• 2 tablespoons granulated sugar

• 2 teaspoons baking powder

• 1/2 cup orange juice

• 1 tablespoon slivered almonds, coarsely chopped

• 1 tablespoon granulated sugar

• 1 teaspoon grated orange peel

• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1. Combine cherry filling and almond extract in an ungreased 8x8x2-inch baking pan.
2. Combine flour, sugar and baking powder in a large mixing bowl; mix well.
3. Add orange juice, stirring just until dry ingredients are moistened.
4. Drop batter by tablespoons over cherry filling, making at least 8 dumplings.
5. For topping: combine almonds, sugar, orange peel and cinnamon in a small bowl; mix well. Sprinkle over dumplings.
6. Bake in preheated 350-degree oven 30 to 35 minutes, or until filling is bubbly and dumplings are brown.

Food Exchanges: 2 1/2 starch/bread; 1 fruit