Mom's Cherry Cobbler

1/4 C. margarine, shortening or oil
3/4 C. flour
1/2 C. sugar
1 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. almond extract
1/2 C. milk
2 C. (1 lb. 5 oz. can) cherry pie filling

Oven - 350*; Makes 6 servings
Melt margarine in 8" round or 9" pie pan.  In mixing bowl combine remaining ingredients except pie filling, mix until smooth.  Pour over margarine but don't mix.  Spoon pie filling over top.  Bake at 350* for 35-40 minutes until cake springs back when touched lightly in center.  Serve warm or cool.

Peach Cobbler

Use peach pie filling or a 1 lb. can sliced peaches. Drain peaches, reserving syrup. Arrange peaches on top of batter and bake. Thicken syrtup with 1 Tbsp. cornstarch; cook until mixture boils. If desired, add a few drops red food coloring and serve over cobbler.