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Ingredients

  • 1 can (16 ounces) pitted tart red cherries, undrained
  • 1-1/2 cup water
  • 3/4 cup sugar, divided
  • 1/4 cup butter, divided
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • Pinch salt
  • 1/3 cup whole milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Method

  • Place cherries and juice in a straight-sided skillet or Dutch oven along with water, 1/2 cup sugar and 2 tablespoons butter. Simmer for 5 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, sift together flour, baking powder, salt and remaining sugar; place in a bowl. Cut in remaining butter with a pastry blender. Add milk and vanilla.
  • Drop by teaspoonfuls over cherry mixture; cover and simmer until dumplings are cooked through, 20 minutes.