Multi-Cooker Dumpling-Topped Cherries

Directions

• Drain cherries, reserving 1/2 cup juice. Place cherries in inner pot of large multi-cooker. In a small bowl, mix sugar, cornstarch and salt; stir in reserved 1/2 cup juice until smooth. Stir into cherries. Cover with glass lid. Press slow cook function; select vegetables setting. Press timer; set to 3 hours. Start.
• Stir amaretto into cherry mixture. For dumplings, in a small bowl, whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, lemon zest and salt. In another bowl, whisk milk and melted butter. Add to flour mixture; stir just until moistened. Drop by tablespoonfuls on top of hot cherry mixture. Cover with glass lid. Press slow cook function; select vegetables setting. Press timer; set to 1 hour. Start.
• Remove glass lid; close air frying lid. Press air fry function; select bake setting. Press timer; set to 10 minutes. Start. Cook until lightly browned. If desired, serve warm with ice cream.