2 peaches, firm-ripe
2 pears, firm-ripe
1 1/2 c. pitted halved cherries
1/2 c. butter
1 c. + 2 tbsp. granulated sugar
2 1/2 c. all-purpose flour
1 tbsp. baking powder
1/4 c. milk
4 eggs
1/2 tsp. lemon extract or grated lemon rind
Fresh peaches, sliced, for garnish

1. Peel skin from peaches. Cut into 1/2" pieces. Pare skin from pears. Cut into 1/2" pieces. Combine peaches, pears and pitted cherries; set aside.

2. Beat together the butter and sugar until light and creamy.

3. Combine the flour and baking powder. Mix milk and half of flour mixture into creamed butter and sugar.

4. Beat in 4 eggs. Add remaining flour mixture. Blend well. Stir in lemon extract or rind and the fruit.

5. Pour batter into a greased 9" or 10" spring form pan.

6. Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour and 10 minutes or until golden brown and toothpick comes out clean.

7. Cool on rack in pan for 15 minutes before carefully turning out to cool on rack.

8. Serve warm with a dollop of sweetened sour cream or yogurt, if desired.

SWEETENED SOUR CREAM OR YOGURT:

1 c. sour cream or plain yogurt
2 tbsp. honey or granulated sugar
1 tsp. vailla

Combine all ingredients, adding bits of fresh fruit, if desired.