Baked Cherry Batter

• 1lb black cherries
• 4oz sugar
• 2oz

Simmer the cherries with the sugar and a little water until tender. Cool and take out the cherry stones. Mix the flour, milk, sugar, cream and mace and heat to lukewarm. Add the beaten egg yolks and lemon rind. Whisk the egg whites stiffly and fold into the mixture. Butter an ovenproof dish and put in a layer of cherries. Add a layer of batter and then more cherries. Continue the layers until t