Cherry Dumplings

1 (1 pound) can pitted red sour cherries
1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup sifted cake flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
Grated rind of 1 orange
1/3 cup milk
2 teaspoons butter, melted

Put undrained cherries and 3/4 cup sugar in large deep skillet and bring to boil. Sift 1/4 cup sugar, flour, baking powder and salt. Add remaining ingredients and mix lightly. Drop from tablespoon into boiling mixture, making 4 to 6 dumplings; cover and cook gently 20 minutes.

Serve warm.