Chocolate-Cherry Cobbler

2 tablespoons cornstarch

1 can (16 ounces) pitted red tart cherries packed in water, undrained

1/4 teaspoon almond extract

6 drops red food color 1/2 cup Gold Medal® all-purpose flour

1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon baking cocoa

1 tablespoon packed brown sugar

3/4 teaspoon baking powder

1/8 teaspoon salt

2 tablespoons butter or margarine

1/3 cup low-fat milk

1 teaspoon vanilla