Central Market Recipe 10-12 servings
Ingredients
2T Cornstarch
1-1/2C + 1T Sugar
5C Cherries, stemmed and pitted
2lbs Peaches, peeled, pitted, and cut into 1/2 inch thick wedges
3C AP flour
3T Baking powder
3t Salt
1-1/2 sticks Butter, melted
3C Buttermilk
1t Cinnamon
Process
Put the oven rack in the middle position
Preheat the oven to 425F
Butter a 13x9x2 glass or ceramic baking dish
Whisk together the cornstarch, cinnamon, and sugar in a large bowl
Add the peaches and toss to combine
Add the more delicate cherries last and give a gentle stir
Transfer the fruit mixture to the baking dish
Bake for 10 – 15 minutes until bubbling
While the fruit bakes
Whisk the flour, baking powder and salt together
Add the buttermilk and melted butter (allow to cool slightly before adding)
Mix just until a dough is formed
Drop the batter onto the fruit and sprinkle with the 1T of remaining sugar
Bake until the top is golden brown, about 20 – 25 minutes
Remove from the oven and serve
