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Cherry Cinnamon Cobbler Recipe

My mom made this recipe when I was very young. Its cheery color and cinnamon scent make it just right for gray, winter days.

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Cherry Cinnamon Cobbler Recipe

Prep: 25 min. Bake: 35 min.

Yield: 8 Servings

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Ingredients

1 can (16 ounces) pitted tart red cherries
1/2 cup sugar
2 to 4 tablespoons red cinnamon candies
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1/2 cup water
1-1/2 cup all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
6 tablespoons brown sugar, divided
1/3 cup chopped nuts
1/4 cup shortening
1 egg, beaten
2 tablespoons milk
1 tablespoon butter
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Directions

Drain cherries, reserving juice. In a saucepan, combine sugar, candies and cornstarch. Stir in water and juice. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until thickened. Stir in cherries. Pour into an 8-in. square baking pan; set aside.
In a bowl, combine flour, baking powder, salt, 3 tablespoons brown sugar and nuts. Cut in shortening until crumbly. Add egg and milk; mix until dry ingredients are moistened (add a few drops more milk if necessary).
Roll out dough; brush with butter. Combine cinnamon and remaining brown sugar; sprinkle over dough. Roll up; cut into 16 slices. Lay slices over cherry filling. Bake at 400° for 35-30 minutes. Serve warm. Yield: 8 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 piece) equals 347 calories, 12 g fat (3 g saturated fat), 31 mg cholesterol, 134 mg sodium, 57 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 5 g protein.

Originally published as Cherry Cinnamon Cobbler in Grandma's Great Desserts Cookbook , p38