I made some applesauce with tart cherries and 1/4 tsp of almond extract added. (foodinjars.com)
Stir remaining 1/4 teaspoon almond extract into cherry pie filling. (fishernuts.com)
My happy medium is to use only 1 cup of sugar and 1 tsp of almond extract in the batter, and 1 tsp in the icing, rather than the full amount. (allysonkramer.com)