ALMOND CHERRY COBBLER

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This bubbling cherry cobbler is one of my favorite dishes. Serve warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream. -Melissa Wagner, Eden Prairie, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h5m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

3-1/2 cups fresh dark sweet cherries, pitted
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup plus 1/2 cup sugar, divided
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup fat-free milk
3 tablespoons butter, melted
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3/4 cup boiling water
1 teaspoon almond extract

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350°. Place cherries in an 8-in. square baking dish coated with cooking spray., In a small bowl, mix flour, 1/4 cup sugar, baking powder and salt. Add milk and melted butter; stir in just until moistened. Spread over cherries., In another bowl, mix cornstarch, cinnamon and remaining sugar; sprinkle over batter. Mix boiling water and almond extract; pour slowly over top. Bake, uncovered, 45-50 minutes or until top is golden brown and filling is bubbly. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 297 calories, Fat 6g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 16mg cholesterol, Sodium 225mg sodium, Carbohydrate 59g carbohydrate (36g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.