Traditional Kentish Cherry Batter Pudding

Pit fresh cherries and place them in the bottom of a buttered baking dish.

Whisk together flour, eggs, sugar, and whole milk to form a thick, smooth batter (similar to Yorkshire pudding batter).

Add a little lemon zest and almond extract to the batter for flavor.

Pour the batter over the cherries.

Bake at 200°C for 30 minutes until risen, puffy, and golden brown.

Dust with icing sugar and serve warm with cream.