Cherry Cobbler in the Slow Cooker

Ingredients

• 1 package frozen pitted cherries , 10 ounce
• 2 tablespoons white sugar
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1.5 teaspoons cornstarch
• 0.25 teaspoons almond extract
• 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
• 1.5 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 0.75 cups white sugar
• 0.33 cups butter , softened
• 2 large eggs
• 0.33 cups 2% milk

Instructions

1. 1

   Combine cherries, 2 tablespoons sugar, lemon juice, cornstarch, and almond extract in a saucepan over low heat. Cook, stirring occasionally and crushing cherries with a spoon, for 5 to 10 minutes. Remove from the heat and pour into a slow cooker.

2. 2

   Whisk flour, baking powder, and cinnamon together in a bowl. Cream 3/4 cup sugar and butter together in a separate, large bowl until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in milk. Mix in flour mixture just until incorporated. Add to the slow cooker.

3. 3

   Cook on Low for 4 hours or on High for 2 hours.