Cherry Cobbler

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 375°.
2. 2
   Cream butter and 1/2 cup sugar until fluffy.
3. 3
   Sift dry ingredients together in another bowl; add this alternately to creamed mixture with milk.
4. 4
   Beat until smooth. Pour into loaf pan or 2-quart casserole.
5. 5
   Spoon drained cherries over batter.
6. 6
   Sprinkle with sugar, 1/4 to 1/2 cup as needed per tartness of cherries.
7. 7
   Pour 1 cup fruit juice and water mixture over top.
8. 8
   Bake for 45 to 50 minutes, until top browns.
9. 9
   During baking, juice goes to bottom and cakelike layer comes to the top.