Cherry cobbler

6 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
5cupsCherries; tart; red; pitted Canned or frozen
tablespoonLemon juice
cupSugar; white
1cupFlour; all purpose
1tablespoonSugar; white
1teaspoonBaking powder
cupSugar; brown; packed
tablespoonCornstarch
1teaspoonCinnamon; ground
¼teaspoonNutmeg; ground
¼teaspoonSalt
2tablespoonsButter or margarine
cupMilk; to 1/2 cup

Directions

TOPPING

Drain cherries, reserving ¼ cup juice; discard remaining juice.

Combine cherries and lemon juice; set aside. In a saucepan, combime sugars, cornstarch, cinnamon and nutmeg; stir in reserved cherry juice. Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally; boil 2 minutes. Add cherries; pour into a greased 8 inch square baking pan.

For Topping: Combine flour, sugar, baking powder and salt; cut in butter until crumbly. Stir in enough milk to moisten. Drop by tablespoonfuls over cherries. Bake at 450F for 10 to 13 minutes or until golden brown.

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Submitted By DAVID KNIGHT On 02-25-95