Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of summer with this Sweet Cherry Cobbler recipe. A perfect balance of sweet cherries and buttery cobbler topping, this dessert is a crowd-pleaser that pairs wonderfully with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or dollop of whipped cream.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Cherry Filling:
- 4 cups fresh or frozen pitted sweet cherries
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Cobbler Topping:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1/4 teaspoon almond extract (optional)
Vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9×9-inch baking dish.
- Prepare the Cherry Filling: In a saucepan, combine cherries, sugar, cornstarch, lemon juice, and vanilla. Cook until slightly thickened.
- Make the Cobbler Topping: Whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Add melted butter, milk, and almond extract.
- Assemble and Bake: Spread the cherry mixture in the baking dish. Spoon the cobbler batter over the top. Bake until golden brown.
- Serve: Allow to cool slightly before serving with ice cream or whipped cream.
Notes
- You can use frozen cherries, but thaw and drain them first to prevent excess liquid.
- For a more rustic look, drop spoonfuls of batter for a uneven cobbler topping.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 32 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 46 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg
