Serves 12

2 Tbsp. unsalted butter, unmelted
8 Tbsp., melted, divided
1 – 2 lb. frozen cherries
1 ½ cup flour
2/3 cup sugar
2 Pinch of salt
8 large eggs
1 ½ cup milk
1/2 tsp. almond extract
½ cup sliced almonds
Confectioners’ sugar

Preheat oven to 375°F and grease 9 x 13-inch baking dish with 2 tablespoons unmelted butter.
Arrange cherries evenly in bottom of baking dish.
Combine flour, sugar and salt in medium bowl. Whisk in eggs, then add melted butter, milk and almond extract, whisking until smooth. Pour batter over cherries and top with sliced almonds.
Bake 40–45 minutes or until top is golden brown. Serve immediately or wait until cool. Dust with confectioners’ sugar before serving. Store leftovers in an airtight container in refrigerator.