Cherry Cobbler

By Tamipri

Ingredients

• 3 (14.5 oz.) cans pitted tart red cherries
• 1 1/2 c. sugar, divided
• 3 Tb. cornstarch
• 1/2 tsp. red liquid food coloring, opt.
• 3 Tb. butter
• 1 Tb. grated lemon rind
• 1/4 tsp. almond extract
• 1 c. all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp. baking powder
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1/2 c. milk
• 1/4 c. butter, softened
• 1 tsp. vanilla extract
• 1 large egg
• ice cream

Details

Servings 6

Preparation

Step 1

Drain cherries, reserving 1/2 c. juice. Bring cherries, reserved juice, 3/4 c. sugar, cornstarch, and, if desired, food coloring to a boil in a medium saucepan, stirring constantly. Boil, stirring constantly, 1 minute. Remove from heat; stir in 3 Tb. butter, lemon rind, and almond extract. Pour into a lightly greased 7x11" baking dish.

Combine remaining 3/4 c. sugar, flour, baking powder, and salt in a large mixing bowl. Add milk, 1/4 c. 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.

Bake at 350 degrees for 40-45 minutes or until golden, shielding with foil during the last 10 minutes to prevent excessive browning, if necessary. Cool in dish on a wire rack 15-20 minutes. Serve warm with ice cream.