Nanking Cherry and Almond Sorbet

Ingredients

• 2.5 cups Nanking cherries, small stems removed
  
• 1 cup water
  
• 1/2 cup sugar
  
• 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
  

Directions

1. Add the cherries, water, and sugar to a medium sauce pan over medium heat, and cook until cherries are soft and just begin to break apart.
2. D.rain the cherries in a wire colander over a large bowl, and press the cherry pulp throught (the mini pits will stay behind in the colander); transfer to a small container, stir in almond extract, and place in refrigerator until completely chilled.
3. Freeze according wtih your ice cream maker instructions; enjoy!