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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 0 Minutes Servings: 1 |
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Ingredients:
6 cups pitted fresh cherries (about 2 1/2 pounds) |
1 1/2 cups sugar, divided |
3 tablespoons cornstarch |
1/2 cup water |
1/2 teaspoon red liquid food coloring (optional) |
3 tablespoons butter or margarine |
1 tablespoon grated lemon rind |
1/4 teaspoon almond extract |
1 cup all-purpose flour |
1 teaspoon baking powder |
1/2 teaspoon salt |
1/2 cup milk |
1/4 cup butter or margarine |
1 teaspoon vanilla extract |
1 large egg |
ice cream |
Directions:
1. Bring cherries, 3/4 cup sugar, cornstarch, 1/2 cup water, and, if desired, food coloring to a boil ina medium saucepan, stirring constantly. Boil, stirring constantly, 1 minute. Remove from heat; stir in 3 tablespoons butter, lemon rind, and almond extract. Pour into a lightly greased 11- x 7-inch baking dish.
2. Combine remaining 3/4 cup sugar, flour, baking powder, and salt in a large mixing bowl. Add milk, 1/4 cup butter, and vanilla, and beat at medium speed with an electric mixer 2 minutes. Add egg, and beat 2 more minutes. Spoon batter evenly over cherry mixture.
3. Bake at 350° for 40 to 45 minutes or until golden, shielding with aluminum foil during the last 10 minutes to prevent excessive browning, if necessary. Cool in dish on a wire rack 15 to 20 minutes. Serve warm with ice cream.
4. *3 (14.5 ounce) cans pitted tart red cherries can be substituted. Drain cherries, reserving 1/2 cup juice. Substitute reserved juice for 1/2 cup water.
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