BAKED CHERRIES

BAKED CHERRIES 3 cups sweet cherries 1 1/4 cups milk 4 eggs 1/2 cup sugar 1 teaspoon salt 1 1/2 tablespoon butter, melted 1 cup flour 1/4 cup confectioners' sugar

Preheat oven to 350°F. Wash cherries; remove stems and pits.

Place pitted cherries in an 8 cup oven-proof dish.

In the bowl of a food processor or blender, combine milk, eggs, sugar, salt, and melted butter. Blend until smooth. Add flour, blend briefly - do not overmix once flour is added.

Pour batter into baking dish, covering cherries, and bake for 30 minutes or until top is light golden brown and center is done.

Sift confectioners' sugar over the top and serve while still warm.

This dessert can also be prepared using blueberries, plums, peaches, apples or other fruits that are in season.

Serving Suggestions: Top with whipped cream or scoops of vanilla ice cream.

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