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Warm Cherry Cobbler Recipe

Warm Cherry Cobbler Recipe

A delightfully rustic and comforting dessert featuring sweet, tart cherries baked under a golden, biscuit-like topping. Perfect served warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 420
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cherry Filling
  • 4 cups Frozen or fresh sweet cherries Pitted
  • 3/4 cup Granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup Cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon juice Freshly squeezed
  • 1/2 teaspoon Almond extract
For the Cobbler Topping
  • 2 cups All-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup Granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons Baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/2 cup Cold unsalted butter Cubed
  • 3/4 cup Milk or buttermilk

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  2. Prepare the filling: In a large bowl, toss the cherries with the 3/4 cup sugar, cornstarch, lemon juice, and almond extract until evenly coated. Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish.
  3. Prepare the topping: In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the flour, 1/2 cup sugar, baking powder, and salt.
  4. Cut in the cold butter using a pastry blender or your fingertips until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in the milk or buttermilk just until a shaggy dough forms; do not overmix.
  5. Drop spoonfuls of the cobbler topping evenly over the cherry filling. It should look rustic and cover about 2/3 of the fruit surface.
  6. Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the cherry filling is bubbly around the edges.
  7. Let the cobbler cool slightly (about 15 minutes) before serving warm with fresh whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.

Notes

If using frozen cherries, do not thaw them completely; the cornstarch will absorb the excess moisture during baking. For a richer flavor, substitute buttermilk for regular milk in the topping.