Ingredients:

  • 4 cups (600g) pitted cherries
  • 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar
  • 2 tbsp (16g) cornstarch
  • 1 tbsp (15ml) lemon juice
  • 1 tsp (5ml) vanilla extract
  • 1/4 tsp (1.25ml) almond extract
  • 1/2 cup (113g) unsalted butter
  • 1 cup (125g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
  • 1 tbsp (12g) baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp (3g) salt
  • 3/4 cup (180ml) whole milk
  • 2 tbsp (28g) melted butter

Instructions:

  1. In a medium bowl, toss the pitted cherries with the sugar, cornstarch, lemon juice, and extracts until the mixture is glossy and the cherries are evenly coated.
  2. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  3. Place 1/2 cup (113g) of butter in a 9x9 inch baking dish and place it in the oven for 3-5 minutes until melted.
  4. Pour the cherry mixture directly over the melted butter in the baking dish; do not stir.
  5. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, 1 cup (200g) sugar, baking powder, and salt.
  6. Stir in the milk and 2 tbsp (28g) melted butter until just combined.
  7. Spoon the batter evenly over the cherries, spreading it to the edges with a spatula without mixing into the fruit.
  8. Bake for 30-35 minutes until the topping is a deep mahogany-gold and the cherry juices are bubbling up through the edges.