From The Modern Family Cookbook

2½ cups milk
¼ cup cornstarch
¹/_³ cup brown sugar, packed
³/₈ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cinnamon
^1/₁₆ teaspoon almond extract
1 tablespoon butter

Scald 2 cups of the milk in top of double boiler. Combine cornstarch, sugar, salt and cinnamon and mix until smooth with remaining cold milk. Stir carefully into the scalded milk and cook over boiling water about 15 minutes or until thick, stirring occasionally. Add flavoring and butter, mixing well. Serve warm or cold , with cream or top milk if desired. A spoonful of tart red jelly makes a colorful, tasty garnish. 5 servings.