Sweet Dark Cherry Cobbler

Ingredients

• 2 cans of dark sweet cherries
• 1 cup of white sugar
• 3 tablespoons of cornstarch
• 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon
• ¼ teaspoon of ground nutmeg
• 1 cup of all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons of baking powder
• ½ teaspoon of salt
• 6 tablespoons of cold butter
• 1 cup of milk

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9-inch baking dish with butter.
2. In a large bowl, mix together the cherries, sugar, cornstarch, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Pour into the prepared baking dish.
3. In a separate bowl, mix together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Cut in the butter until the mixture is crumbly. Stir in the milk until a soft dough forms.
4. Drop the dough by spoonfuls over the cherry mixture. Bake in preheated oven for 30 minutes, or until golden brown.
5. Let cool before serving. Enjoy!

Interesting Facts

• Cobbler is a type of dessert made with fruit and a biscuit or pie-crust topping
• The first recipe for cobbler appeared in the US in 1859
• Cobbler is an old-fashioned dessert that is still enjoyed today