Just a quick post to connect readers to San Francisco's ABC affiliate KGO's View From the Bay which featured Chef Barry Horton's Cherry Cobbler this afternoon. Just click on the link http://abclocal.go.com/kgo/story?section=view_from_the_bay/food_wine&id=6279886#bodyText
Below is is the recipe:
½ cup walnuts
½ cup coconut flakes
4 - 6 dates, pitted
Pinch of salt
Procedure
1. In a food processor, blend walnuts until finely chopped, then add coconut
2. While processing, add dates one at a time until mixture becomes crumbly.
3. Mix in salt. Set aside.
Filling:
Ingredients
3 cups fresh cherries, pitted
6 - 8 dates, pitted
1 TBSP lemon juice
1 TBSP cinnamon
Pinch of salt
Procedure
1. In a blender process 1 cup cherries with enough dates to create a thick sauce. We recommend a VitaMix - which you can buy on line at http://www.vitamix.com/ or at the Stanford Inn by the Sea
2. Transfer to bowl.
3. Fold in remaining ingredients.
Assembly
Using a fancy glass of your choice, place 1/4 - 1/3 cup filling in bottom, and top with thin layer of crumble. Refrigerate and serve cold.