Tart Cherry Cobbler

By mommumma

Sour cherries and fresh lemon juice give this classic cherry cobbler a special tart brightness that lifts the sweetness, and cinnamon give spice.

Ingredients

• TOPPING:
• 1 cup flour
• 1 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 3 tablespoons margarine
• 1/2 cup milk
• FILLING:
• 4 cup sour cherries, pitted
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 3/4 to 1 cup cherry juice
• 1 cup sugar
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon almond extract (optional)

Preparation

Step 1

TOPPING :
In a large bowl, combine flour, baking power, sugar and salt. Cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in milk.

FILLING:
Mix sugar, cornstarch, and cherry juice. Cook until slightly thickened. Remove from heat and add cherries, lemon juice, cinnamon and almond extract.

To assemble cobbler, pour hot filling into a baking dish. Immediately spoon biscuit topping on top of hot filling.

Bake for 20 to 25 minutes at 375°F or until filling is bubbly and topping is golden. Serve warm.