| You can give cherries, peaches or other fruit a crunchy golden brown crust with this versatile mix. For a quick gift, put a batch of it--along with a can of pie filling and serving directions--in a decorative bag or basket. |
| --Joyce Huber Ste. Genevieve, Missouri |
| 4-1/2 | cups all-purpose flour |
| 2-1/2 | cups sugar |
| 3/4 | cup butttermilk blend powder |
| 3 | tablespoons baking powder |
| 2 | teaspons salt |
| ADDITIONAL INGREDIENTS (for each cobbler): | |
| 1/2 | cup butter, melted |
| 1 | can (21 ounces) cherry pie filling or filling of your choice |
| 1/2 | cup water |
In a large bowl, combine the first five ingredients. Store in an airtight container in a cool dry place for up to 6 months. Yield: 4 batches (8 cups total).
To prepare cobbler: Pour batter into an 11-in. x 7-in. x 2-in. baking dish. Top with pie filling. In a bowl, combine 2 cups cobbler mix and water. Drop by rounded tablespoonfulls over pie filling; spread gently. Bake at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until topping is golden brown. Serve warm. Yield: 6-8 servings.