Start by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it reaches the proper temperature for baking your pie.

Take your baking pan and place it in the preheated oven with 1/2 cup of butter inside.

Allow the butter to melt completely until it covers the bottom of the pan evenly. This will create a rich, buttery base for your pie.

In a mixing bowl, combine 1 cup of flour, 1 cup of sugar, 1 teaspoon of baking powder, and a dash of salt.

Slowly pour in 1 cup of milk while stirring continuously until all the ingredients are well combined and a smooth batter forms.

Once the butter has melted in the baking pan, carefully pour the prepared batter over the melted butter. Spread it out evenly using a spatula or the back of a spoon.

Next, cover the batter with your choice of fruit. You can use 1 quart of cherries, blackberries, or any other fruit you prefer.

Distribute the fruit evenly over the batter, allowing it to sink slightly into the mixture.

Place the baking pan with the assembled pie into the preheated oven.

Bake the Lazy Man Pie for approximately 1 hour, or until the top is golden brown and the batter has risen and absorbed the flavor of the fruit.

Once the pie is baked to perfection, carefully remove it from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes.

Serve the Lazy Man Pie warm, either on its own or with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of ice cream for added indulgence.