Fresh Cherry Cobbler

1/2 cup butter

1 cup all-purpose flour

1 cup white sugar

1 teaspoon baking powder

1 cup milk

2 cups pitted sour cherries

3/4 cup white sugar

1 tablespoon all-purpose flour


Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Place the butter in a 9 by 13 inch baking dish, and place in the oven to melt while the oven is preheating. Remove as soon as butter has melted, about 5 minutes.

In a medium bowl, stir together 1 cup of flour, 1 cup of sugar, and baking powder. Mix in the milk until well blended, then pour the batter into the pan over the butter. Do not stir.

In a bowl, toss cherries with the remaining 3/4 cup of sugar and 1 tablespoon of flour. Distribute the cherry mixture evenly over the batter. Do not stir.

Bake for 50 to 60 mintues, until golden brown. A toothpick inserted into the cobbler should come out clean.

" This is a delicious cherry cobbler made with fresh cherries instead of canned. It may take a little longer to make because you need to pit the cherries, but it is well worth it when you taste the finished product."