Description
This classic cherry cobbler is warm, sweet, and bursting with juicy cherries under a golden, biscuit-like topping. Simple to make and perfect with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, it’s a nostalgic dessert that never fails.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups pitted cherries (fresh, frozen, or canned and drained)
- 1 cup granulated sugar (adjust if cherries are very sweet)
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- Optional: Zest of 1 lemon or 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 cup milk
- Optional: 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon or nutmeg
- Vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for serving
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease an 8×8-inch baking dish.
- In a bowl, combine cherries, sugar, cornstarch, and vanilla. Add lemon zest or almond extract if using. Toss to coat and pour into the prepared dish.
- In a separate bowl, whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Stir in melted butter and milk until smooth.
- Drop spoonfuls of topping over the cherries and gently spread. Optional: sprinkle cinnamon or coarse sugar on top.
- Bake for 35–45 minutes until golden and bubbly. Tent with foil if browning too quickly.
- Let rest for 10–15 minutes. Serve warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
Notes
- Use fresh, frozen, or canned cherries—just drain well if canned.
- Don’t overmix the topping; it should be soft like cookie dough.
- Add almond extract or lemon zest for extra flavor depth.
- Top with coarse sugar for a little crunch.
- Pairs perfectly with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 30 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 47 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg
