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Homemade Cherry Cobbler Recipe

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With juicy cherries bubbling away under a fluffy blanket of almond cake, this easy cherry cobbler recipe is a perfect summer dessert. It requires no fancy equipment, apart from a cherry pitter, and is ready to serve in less than an hour. Serve it with a generous scoop of vanilla ice cream and spoon up every last bite!
Prep Time:10 minutes
Cook Time:35 minutes
Total Time:45 minutes

Equipment

Ingredients

For the fruit layer

  • 3-4 cups fresh cherries pitted
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch
  • 1/4 cup white sugar

For the cobbler batter

  • 6 tbsp unsalted butter melted
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 tsp almond extract
  • 1 cup all purpose flour
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350 F. Lightly butter a 9x9 baking dish or your preferred pan.
  • In your prepared baking dish, combine fresh cherries with cornstarch and sugar. Stir or shake to coat the cherries and distribute them evenly throughout the pan.
    3-4 cups fresh cherries, 1 tbsp cornstarch, 1/4 cup white sugar
  • For the batter, start by whisking the dry ingredients together in a medium bowl.
    1 cup white sugar, 1 cup all purpose flour, 2 tsp baking powder, 1/2 tsp kosher salt
  • Then, add the extract, butter, and milk and whisk just to combine.
    6 tbsp unsalted butter, 1 cup milk, 1 tsp almond extract
  • Pour the cobbler topping over the cherries and spread evenly.
  • Bake for about 30-45 minutes or until golden brown on the edges and set in the middle. A toothpick inserted into the middle should come out clean.
  • Remove from the oven and let it cool for about 10-15 minutes before serving warm with a scoop of ice cream or homemade whipped cream.

Notes

Baking time will vary depending on the pan used. If you're using a larger pan, like a 9x13, start checking for doneness around 30 minutes. For a smaller pan, like a 9x9, it may take closer to 45 minutes.

Nutrition

Calories: 275kcal | Carbohydrates: 48g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 23mg | Sodium: 235mg | Potassium: 161mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 35g | Vitamin A: 307IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 96mg | Iron: 1mg
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: old fashioned cherry cobbler, sweet cherry cobbler
Servings: 9 servings
Calories: 275kcal