Cherry Berry Betty

Ingredients

 * 3 cups fresh, sweet cherries
 * 1 cup fresh blueberries
 * 1 cup fresh raspberries (or other berries)
 * 1/3 cup granulated sugar
 * 1 tbsp all-purpose flour
 * 1 tbsp finely chopped crystallized ginger
 * 5 cups soft whole wheat bread cubes, divided
 * 3 tbsp butter, melted
 * sweetened whipped cream (optional)

Directions
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Lightly grease a 2-quart square baking dish; set aside. Rinse cherries; remove stones, cut each cherry in half. Rinse blueberries; remove any stems. In a large bowl, combine sugar, flour, and ginger. Add cherries, blueberries, and raspberries (or other berries). Toss to coat. Add 2 cups of the bread cubes; toss gently until well-combined. Transfer mixture to prepared baking dish. Place remaining 3 cups of bread cubes in a medium bowl. Drizzle with melted butter; toss to coat. Sprinkle over cherry-berry mixture. Bake about 30 minutes, or until topping is golden. Serve warm. Garnish each serving with whipped cream, if desired. Note: This recipe is quick, easy, healthy, and delicious! Cherry Contest Entry submitted by: Betty Jean Nichols