Cherry Cobbler - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 c. unsweetened pitted tart red cherries
3/4 c. granulated sugar
1 Tbsp. quick cooking tapioca
1 Tbsp. butter or margarine
1 c. all-purpose flour
2 Tbsp. granulated sugar
1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/4 c. butter or margarine
1 egg, slightly beaten
1/4 c. milk
light cream or vanilla ice cream

Preparation

For cherry filling, in a medium saucepan, combine cherries, the 3/4 cup granulated sugar, tapioca and 1/3 cup water.
Let stand 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Cook and stir until slightly thickened and bubbly.
Add the 1 tablespoon butter or margarine.
Set aside; keep warm.