George Washington Cherry Cobbler

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  • Number of Servings: 8
Ingredients
1/2 c. sugar2 TB cornstarch1/4 tsp. cinnamon3/4 c. water1 pkg. (12 oz) frozen pitted dark sweet cherries, thawed1 TB butterTopping: 1 C. flour4 TB sugar, divided2 tsp. baking powder1/2 tsp salt3 TB shortening1/2 C milkIce cream, optional
Directions
In saucepan combine sugar, cornstarch and cinnamon. Stir in water until smooth. Add the cherries and butter. Bring to a boil over mediium heat; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Pour into an 8 in square baking pan. For topping, in a large bowl, combine flour, 2 TB sugar, baking powder and salt. Cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. stir in milk just until moistened.
Drop by spoonfuls over the cherries; sprinkle with remaining sugar. Bake at 400 for 30 - 35 minutes. Serve warm with ice cream if desired.

Servings 8

(calorie count does not include ice cream)

Number of Servings: 8

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user TEACHERFIRST64.

Servings Per Recipe: 8
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 194.1
  • Total Fat: 4.7 g
  • Cholesterol: 0.3 mg
  • Sodium: 275.5 mg
  • Total Carbs: 36.2 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 1.0 g
  • Protein: 2.4 g

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