Method

1. Marinate the cherries overnight in the kirsch or cherry brandy.
2. Preheat the oven to 180C/350F/Gas 4. Drain the cherries and place the cherries in a well-buttered baking dish, packed as tightly together as possible.
3. Mix the flour, sugar, eggs, salt and milk together to make a batter.
4. Pour over the cherries and bake in the oven for 45-50 minutes. Check to see if the batter has set. If not, bake for another five minutes. Sprinkle with caster sugar and serve warm.