Cherry Or Peach Cobblerdesserts 5 cup cherries or peaches fresh or canned 2 1/2 tablespoon lemon juice 1/3 cup granulated sugar 1/3 cup brown sugar; packed 2 1/2 tablespoon cornstarch 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1 tablespoon vanilla 1 *if using cherries add 1 teaspoon almond extract ----TOPPING---- 1 cup all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon granulated sugar 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 2 tablespoon butter or margarine 1/3 cup to 1/2 cup milk Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. Drain cherries or peaches, reserving 1/4 cup juice. Discard the remaining juice. Combine fruit and lemon juice and set aside. In a saucepan, combine sugars, cornstarch, cinnamon and nutmeg; stir in reserved fruit juice. Bring to a boil, stirring frequently about 2 minutes. Remove from heat and add fruit and vanilla. If using cherries, stir in almond extract instead of the vanilla. Pour into an ungreased 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 fruit mixture. Bake at 450 for 10 to 13 minutes or until golden brown. * We like doubling the dough recipe. If you do, bake at 400 degrees F. for 20 to 25 minutes From the personal MM recipe database of Sandy Gamble |
