2 pounds of sweet, dark cherries (about 7 cups—frozen berries work too!)
1 cup water
3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 teaspoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
1/8 teaspoon almond extract
Instructions
Remove stems and pits from cherries. In a non-aluminum 4 quart pot, mix water, sugar and lemon juice. Stir over medium heat till smooth. Stir in cherries. Simmer for 10-15 minutes until cherries are softened. Remove from heat and cool to room temperature. Add extract (ONLY 1/8 teaspoon or the flavor will be too strong).
Puree mixture in a blender until smooth. Chill in refrigerator for at least 8-10 hours. Then follow the instructions for your ice cream freezer to make a smooth and mouth-watering sorbet!