Apricot Cherry Cobbler
- 8 fresh apricots (1 pound), sliced
1/3 cup granulated sugar
2 cups pitted fresh cherries (1/2 pound)
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup yellow cornmeal
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon grated orange peel
5 tablespoons chilled unsalted butter
3/4 cup low fat milk
- Heat oven to 375°F.
- Combine apricots and 1/3 cup sugar; set
aside.
- Combine cherries and 1 tablespoon flour;
set aside.
- Combine dry ingredients; reserve 1 teaspoon
sugar. Stir in orange peel. Cut in butter until mixture resembles
coarse meal. Add milk; stir just to moisten dry ingredients.
- Combine fruit in buttered 1 1/2 quart
baking dish; spoon batter over top. Sprinkle with remaining sugar.
- Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until golden
brown.
- Cool slightly and serve.
Makes 8 servings.
Nutrition information per serving: 255
calories, 4 g protein, 42 g carbohydrates, 205 mg sodium, 9 g
fat, 21 mg cholesterol, 3 g dietary fiber, 1190 IU vitamin A,
309 mg potassium.
Recipe provided courtesy of California Fresh Apricot Council.