Ingredients:

  • 2 cups (300g) cherries
  • 2 tbsp (30ml) lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp (12g) cornstarch
  • 1 tsp (5ml) vanilla extract
  • 1/4 tsp (1.25ml) almond extract
  • 2 tbsp (25g) granulated sugar
  • 1 cup (125g) all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar
  • 1 tbsp (12g) baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp (3g) salt
  • 1/2 cup (120ml) whole milk
  • 1/4 cup (57g) melted unsalted butter

Instructions:

  1. Toss cherries in a bowl with lemon juice, cornstarch, vanilla, almond extract, and sugar until evenly coated and cornstarch is dissolved.
  2. Pour the cherry mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch baking dish, spreading into an even layer.
  3. In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
  4. Stir in the whole milk and melted butter until the batter is smooth, avoiding overmixing.
  5. Spoon the batter over the cherries, either spreading evenly or dropping in rustic dollops.
  6. Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 45-55 minutes until the topping is mahogany-gold and fruit juices are bubbling.