Cherry Cobbler

 

Farmer’s Market

 

2    pounds cherries, pitted

1    cup granulated sugar

1    teaspoon fresh lemon juice

 

Cinnamon biscuit topping

1     cup all-purpose flour

¼    cup granulated sugar 

1     teaspoon baking powder

½    teaspoon ground cinnamon

3     tablespoons butter or margarine

1     egg

¼    cup milk

 

Preheat oven to 375-degrees.  In a large bowl, mix together cherries, sugar and lemon juice.  In another bowl, mix together sugar, baking powder and cinnamon.  Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.  In another bowl, whisk together egg and milk. Add to flour mixture stirring just to moisten.  Transfer filling to a 11 x 7 x 2-inch baking pan coated with cooking spray. Drop topping into 6 mounds atop hot filling and smooth.  Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into topping comes out clean.  Serve warm with ice cream. 

Yield:  6 servings.