Created by Deely on February 25, 2012
Step 1: Peel and slice apples 1/2 inch thick.
Step 2: Mix together the apples, sugar and flour.
Step 3: Melt butter in a large skillet, add apple mixture and cook, stirring often until syrup thickens and apples are tender, about 25 minutes.
Step 4: Remove from heat and stir in the cherries, lemon zest, juice and cinnamon.
Step 5: Spoon mixture into a 1 1/2 quart casserole and bake for 12 minutes at 425 degrees. Remove from oven.
Step 6: While filling is in the oven, prepare biscuits by stirring together the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt.
Step 7: Cut butter into flour mixture using a pastry blender or fork until crumbly, then stir in milk.
Step 8: On a lightly floured surface, knead dough 4 or 5 times, then roll into a 9" square.
Step 9: Combine melted butter and brown sugar. Sprinkle over dough along with almonds.
Step 10: Roll up and pinch seam to seal.
Step 11: Cut roll into 1" slices and add to the top of apple/cherry mixture.
Step 12: Place back in the oven for 15 to 17 minutes or until biscuits are nicely browned.
Step 13: Top with ice cream if desired.