Strawberry Sonker

On Monday, I made a Strawberry Sonker for Family Home Evening refreshments.  I had made a peach one at Cory's mom's over the weekend that was pretty yummy, and decided another one was in order.  The kids were pretty excited about it, especially with that aroma of sugar and berries wafting around the kitchen.  I haven't made one in a while before this weekend, since I usually make them in the spring and summer when fruit is more "in season."  So it came out of the oven and I dished up plates for everyone.  I looked over at the table in time to see Ian take a bite and quickly make a frowny face.  "Ian, didn't you like it?"  He paused for a second, looked around and then said, "No.  It wasn't very good."  "Oh really," I said.  "That's too bad."  He didn't say anything for another minute and then broke the silence with, "It really tastes like strawberry throw up."  I just couldn't keep from laughing.  I, in no way, thought it tasted like strawberry throw up.  And never in a million years would I have imagined it being described in such disgustingly graphic terms.  At least now I know when I make sonker there will just be more for me. :)

And now, after that glowing review, should you decide you want to give it a try, here's the recipe.  And, just for the record, everyone like it but Ian and Merry Grace.  So I think the odds are in my favor.

Strawberry Sonker

1/2 stick melted 

1 cup of milk

1 cup self rising flour

1 1/2 cup sugar

1 lb. strawberries

Cut up strawberries and heat in pan over medium heat with 1/2 cup sugar until juicy.  Mix milk, remaining sugar and flour in bowl.  Pour butter into 9 x 13" baking dish.  Pour milk, sugar, flour mixture over butter.  Spoon fruit and juice into pan (do not mix).  Bake at 350 degrees for 20-30 minutes or until light brown.