Steamed Cherry Pudding

Directions

1. 1
   Cream shortening and sugar.
2. 2
   Add beaten eggs.
3. 3
   Sift flour and baking powder together
4. 4
   and add alternating with the milk.
5. 5
   Fold in cherries.
6. 6
   Bake in a greased casserole dish, setting it in a heavy, covered Dutch oven.
7. 7
   Bake at 400° for about 1 hour. Thicken cherry juice and pour over when serving.