500g/1lb 2 oz cherries, pitted (or frozen, see tip)
录 tsp almond extract, or almond liqueur, such as Disaronno (optional)
15驳/陆辞锄 caster sugar
180g/6oz golden caster sugar
50驳/1戮辞锄 cornflour
1 tbsp demerara sugar, for sprinkling
5g/鈪沷z fine salt
225g/8oz strong white flour
175g/6oz unsalted butter, cold, cubed, plus extra for greasing
ice cream, custard or cream
2 tbsp milk, for brushing