Cherry Cobbler

1/2 c sugar
1 T cornstarch
1 20 oz can sour red pitted cherries
1 1/2 c sifted all-purpose flour
2 t baking powder
1/2 t salt
1/2 c sugar
1/4 c butter
1/3 c milk
1 egg, slightly beaten


Combine 1/2 c sugar and cornstarch; gradually stir in cherries and juice. Place over moderate heat; bring to a boil, stirring constantly.  Boil for 1 minute. Pour into a shallow 1 1/2 quart casserole.

Heat oven to 375 degrees. Sift flour, baking powder, salt and 1/2 c sugar into a bowl.  Cut in butter coursely. Combine milk and egg; add to dry ingredients. Stir just until flour is dampened. Drop batter by spoonfuls onto cherries. Bake 30 minutes at 375 degrees until top is brown. Serves 4.