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Cherry Cobbler

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Ingredients

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  • 4 cups fresh tart cherries, pitted
  • 1 cup water
  • ½ teaspoon almond extract
  • ¾1 cup sugar
  • 3 tablespoons tapioca (or cornstarch)
  • 1 cup flour
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¾ cup butter
  • 1 slightly beaten egg
  • ¼ cup milk

Instructions

  1. Combine cherries, water, almond extract and sugar. Combine flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. Cut butter into dry ingredients. Add beaten egg, mixed with milk. Knead 8-10 strokes, adding a little flour. Roll or pat half-inch thick. Cut into 8-10 biscuit‑sized circles.
  2. Boil fruit mixture.
  3. Stir in 2 tablespoons butter.
  4. Pour into two-quart casserole. Arrange biscuits on top. Bake at 400˚F for 25-30 minutes. Serve with whipped cream or ice cream. Yum!