Martha Washington Dessert

Martha Washington Dessert
Originally published on: June 5, 1963

Submitted by: Mrs. Mildred Painter Goodman of North Lima, Ohio
Yield: 6 servings

Ingredients:

• 1 No.2 can tart red cherries, drained (2 1/2 cups)
• 1/2 cup liquid from cherries
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 2 Tbsp. quick cooking tapioca
• 1/2 tsp. cream of tartar
• dash salt
• 2 egg whites
• 2 egg yolks
• 1/3 cup sugar
• 6 Tbsp. sifted cake flour

Directions:

1. Crush cherries with potato masher; add cherry liquid, 1/2 cup sugar and tapioca. Simmer for 5 minutes, stirring constantly.
2. Add cream of tartar and salt to egg whites, then fold in flour.
3. Pour cherry mixture into 1 1/2 quart casserole. Pour batter on top.
4. Bake in slow oven (325°F) for 40 minutes or until done. Serve warm.