1Mix 3/4 cup sugar, butter or margarine, flour, salt, baking powder, and milk together. Place cherries in the bottom of a 9 inch square pan. Spread dough over cherries.
2In a small bowl, combine 1 cup sugar and cornstarch. Stir in boiling water. Pour mixture over the dough.
3Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 45 minutes. Serve warm.
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Tip
Aluminum foil can be used to keep food moist, cook it evenly, and make clean-up easier.