Post by chief_cook2 on Dec 29, 2002 18:56:14 GMT -6
1/2 C. granulated sugar
1 T. cornstarch
7 C. (2 lb.) pitted red cherries*
1/4 tsp. almond extract
3/4 C. all-purpose flour
1/4 C. baking cocoa
1 T. granulated sugar
1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
3 T. butter or margarine
1/2 C. milk
Cream or ice cream, if desired
Preheat oven to 400ºF.<br>
Mix the 1/2 cup sugar and the cornstarch in 2-quart saucepan. Stir in cherries. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture thickens and boils. Boil and stir 1 minute. Stir in almond extract. Pour into ungreased 2-quart casserole; keep hot in oven.
Mix flour, cocoa, the 1 tablespoon sugar, the baking powder and salt in a bowl. Cut in butter, using pastry blender or crisscrossing 2 knifes, until mixture looks like fine crumbs. Stir in milk. Drop dough by 6 spoonsful onto hot fruit mixture.
Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until topping is set. Serve warm with cream.
* Frozen cherries, partially thawed, can be used for the fresh cherries.