Cherry Cobbler
This cherry cobbler is the perfect balance of juicy fruit and a buttery, golden crust that rises beautifully as it bakes. Sweet, jammy cherries bubble up through the tender cake-like batter, creating a dessert that’s as comforting as it is indulgent.
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Servings: 8
Calories: 229kcal
Ingredients
- 4 cups pitted fresh sweet cherries, cut in halves
- 1 cup spooned & leveled all-purpose flour
- 6 tbsp unsalted butter, sliced into 6 pieces
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup whole milk (dairy or non-dairy)
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- ⅓ tsp almond extract
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp coarse sugar (sprinkling)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (177°C). Melt butter directly in a 9-inch pie pan, square dish, or cast iron skillet while the oven preheats.
- Whisk together all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and a pinch of salt. Add milk, vanilla, and almond extract, then whisk until smooth; the batter will be slightly thin.
- Spread cherries over the melted butter in the dish. Pour batter evenly over the cherries without stirring; sprinkle with coarse sugar if desired.
- Bake for 55–60 minutes until the top is golden brown, and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out mostly clean. Cover loosely with foil if browning too quickly.
- Cool on a wire rack for 5 minutes, then serve warm with whipped cream or ice cream. Refrigerate tightly covered for up to 5 days, but enjoy it within the first couple of days for the best flavor.
Notes
- Use fresh, dark, sweet cherries for the best flavor, or try Rainier cherries for a unique twist. Frozen cherries work too—just bake 5–10 minutes longer.
- You can substitute cherries with berries, peaches, apricots, or plums, adjusting sugar for tart fruits like boysenberries.
- A cherry pitter is the easiest and cleanest tool to pit cherries, but skewers, chopsticks, or a round piping tip work just as well. Pit directly over a bowl or tall container to catch the juice and avoid messes.
Nutrition
Calories: 229kcal | Carbohydrates: 37.3g | Protein: 2.9g | Fat: 9.5g | Saturated Fat: 5.8g | Cholesterol: 24mg | Sodium: 91mg | Potassium: 143mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 16.7g | Calcium: 71mg | Iron: 2mg
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