*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                            Red Cherry Cobbler

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Serving Size  : 6    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Desserts                         Cobbler

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   1      can           (16oz) tart red cherries
     1/3  cup           Brown sugar
   3      tablespoons   Cornstarch
     1/2  cup           Orange juice
   2      tablespoons   Butter
     1/8  teaspoon      Salt
     1/2  teaspoon      Almond extract
   1 1/2  cups          Homemade Biscuit Mix
     1/3  cup           Sugar
     1/4  teaspoon      Freshly grated nutmeg
   1                    Egg
     1/4  cup           Milk

Drain cherries, reserving juice.  Combine brown sugar and cornstarch in saucepan.  
Stir in cherry juice, orange juice, butter, and salt; cook,stirring constantly, until thickened. 
 Stir in cherries and almond extract.  
For biscuit topping, combine Homemade Biscuit Mix,
 sugar and nutmeg. 
 Beat egg and milk and stir into biscuit mixture until combined.

 Heat cherry mixture to boiling and pour into a low 1 quart baking dish.

 Drop batter by spoonfuls (about 6) on top of hot cherry mixture 
and bake in a preheated 350 F oven for 35-40 minutes, until biscuits are golden.
 Serve warm.
Makes 6 servings.



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