Cherry Cobbler

Ingredients

Cobbler

• 4 cups fresh cherries, pitted and halved
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1 Tablespoon quick-cooking tapioca
• 1/4 cup water
• 2 Tablespoons lemon juice
• 2 Tablespoons butter

Cobbler Topping

• 1/2 cup butter, melted
• 1 1/2 cups flour
• 2 Tablespoons baking powder
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 cup milk
• 2 teaspoons vanilla

Directions

1. Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees.
2. In a large saucepan, bring water to a boil and add cherries, brown sugar, tapioca, and lemon juice.
3. Reduce heat and simmer, covered for 15 minutes.
4. Add 2 Tablespoons of butter and stir well, then set aside.
5. In large bowl, combine melted butter, flour, sugar, baking powder, milk and vanilla.
6. Pour batter mixture into deep-sided baking dish and cover, evenly with cherry mixture.
7. Bake in pre-heated oven for 20-25 minutes.
8. Serve warm.