So all of that to say I started wondering how difficult it would be to turn it into a dessert for two. After sleeping on it, I came up with the idea to scale it to 1/3 and bake it in my trusty 6-inch cast iron skillet. And....ta-da!!! It worked!
Skillet Cherry Cobbler for Two
adapted recipe from Estelle Martin (a family friend)
Serves 4
Ingredients:
1/4 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup sugar, divided
1 cup flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cups milk
1 can (16-oz.) canned cherries or peaches in syrup, drained, reserving syrup
Water
Directions:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Mix together butter and 1/4 cup sugar until creamy.
In a separate bowl, stir together flour, baking powder and salt.
Add dry ingredients to butter and sugar mixture along with milk and mix until smooth. Pour into greased 6-inch iron skillet
Mix fruit and remaining sugar and spread on top of batter. Mix reserved syrup with enough water to equal 2/3 cup and pour over all.
Bake for 35 to 40 minutes until well browned and bubbly.
My notes about this recipe: This cobbler recipe was from a friend of the family, Estelle Martin. The recipe was handed down to me by my mother, Clarice.
Recipe is written for sweet cherries. Tart cherries may be used, but then add up to 1/4 cup more sugar to fruit. Canned sliced peaches in syrup may be substituted for cherries.
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I love a good cooking day, don't you? I'm so happy to be able to enjoy this childhood favorite again, only now scaled down for the scaled up version of me.
Since I wasn't sure about the baking time, I wanted to stay in the room while it baked. If it started to burn, I wanted to smell it. It seemed like a good time to trace out the next embroidery project. When I decide to set the hand quilting aside for another rest, I'll get back to "I Believe in Snowmen," and I'll be doing the last three blocks. These three:
Sadly, we're going to have to confine the kitties to the indoors again. We've had too many coyote sightings in the past week, and so it seems foolhardy to continue allowing them outside. Yesterday, Mike ran the ATV around through the woods and all around the property line. Then, he was outside with them when he spotted a coyote at the edge of the woods. So, it's inside for them for the next several months. The coyotes seem to come and go. We'll see them for a period of time, and then nothing for months on end. As the weather warms up, they move higher on the hill to stay cool, and vice versa as the weather cools off. It's too bad for the kitties, but I put them to work in the sewing room yesterday.
Smitty was giving me his input on the border question for Paintbox Pizzazz.
The clouds are moving in, and we're expecting rain today. The sun should return tomorrow. I need to get out and fill the bird feeders, and I might try to do a little weeding before I get back into the sewing room. Paintbox Pizzazz should be a finished flimsy before the day is over.
10 comments:
I REALLY like the Paint box Pizazz quilt! There is something about it, perhaps all the color, that just draws me in. I know the kittehs are disappointed about losing their freedom, but better a pissed off pussy than a well fed coyote! Tough love at its finest!
We've sighted coyotes and a BOBCAT on Thom's new Trail camera overnight! Perhaps the squirrel and chipmunk population will go down ;)))
The cobbler looks really good...I will try that one with peaches as I have them on hand... thanks for sharing that recipe...
We had our big meal at noon today: Thom made himself some Stroganoff-like "glop" as we call it over noodles and i had shrimp fried rice...so no cooking tonight...
Hope the rest of your day is good...
Hugs from AC Julierose
Really pretty blocks and that is gonna make a nice border--
and that cherry cobbler looks soooo yummy!!
I like a good cobbler with a bit of whipped topping or ice cream on it too--
sorry my kitties have to stay inside--but we need to keep them safe--
have a great day--
luv, di
It's always good to have a lot of consultation on a project. LOE that stripe fabric as a binding! We've actually had less wildlife around the property - probably because fewer people are trespassing into their normal areas. We've had some real nasty thunderstorms and torrential rains the past few day (power out most of today) and supposedly hanging in our region for the next week or so - fun!
Thanks for sizing the recipe down. I have cherries, peaches and apricots are also here. I’m thinking this can work with fresh fruit, too.
Oooh, loving your selections on borders. That stripecis something I would buy just because. Cathy’s comment on cats had me laugh as well as appreciated the danger your babies are facing.
Well, how frustrating about the coyotes, for you and the kitties. I know that quilt turned out really well, and I love the binding fabric you've chosen! I'm going to keep that recipe in mind, since John loves anything cherry and a recipe for two would be perfect. Thanks for sharing. It is raining buckets here today, with rumbling thunder and lightning. It's been going on all night and we have flash flood warnings going on. Any walking will be indoors today.
Thanks for the recipe the cobbler looks great!
I really like the Paintbox Pizzaz pattern. Is there a link to the pattern? I think I would enjoy making it.
Oh no - coyotes in the area aren't a good thing when it comes to kitties! Hopefully they move along soon but in the meantime perhaps they'll take over on the squirrel patrol. That cobbler looks delish! I would make it with sour cherries though because I love them the most...with no added sugar (or at least only a little bit). Yum!
I love that interesting stripe you found for your Paintbox quilt. Kind of like different colored sparklers!
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