Easy Cherry Cobbler Recipe
This Easy Cherry Cobbler recipe features a luscious cherry filling simmered to perfection and topped with a tender, golden baked batter crust. Bursting with fresh cherry flavor and balanced sweetness, this cobbler is perfect for a comforting dessert served warm, especially delightful with vanilla bean ice cream.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Yield: 6 to 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Cherry Filling
- 2 pounds pitted cherries (fresh or defrosted if frozen)
- ⅔ cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (juice from approximately 1 large lemon)
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
Batter
- 5 tablespoons unsalted butter (at room temperature)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup whole milk (or milk of choice)
- 1 teaspoon fresh baking powder
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350° Fahrenheit to prepare for baking the cobbler.
- Prepare Cherry Filling: In a medium saucepan, combine the pitted cherries, ⅔ cup sugar, lemon juice, and cornstarch. Place the saucepan on medium heat on the stovetop.
- Simmer Filling: Stir the mixture frequently and simmer for 5 to 10 minutes until the cherries burst and the filling thickens. Remove from heat and set aside.
- Melt Butter in Baking Dish: Place the 5 tablespoons of unsalted butter into your baking dish and put it into the preheated oven. Bake for 3 to 5 minutes until the butter is fully melted.
- Make Batter: While the butter melts, mix together the flour, 1 cup sugar, milk, and baking powder in a mixing bowl until smooth with no lumps.
- Pour Batter Over Butter: Carefully remove the baking dish from the oven and pour the batter over the melted butter, fully covering it. Do not stir the batter and butter together.
- Add Cherry Filling: Spoon the prepared cherry filling evenly over the batter layer. The filling may slightly sink into the batter—do not stir them together.
- Bake Cobbler: Return the baking dish to the oven and bake for 45 minutes or until the filling is bubbly and the crust is golden brown and fully cooked.
- Cool: Remove the cobbler from the oven and let it cool for about 10 minutes before serving.
- Serve: Serve warm, optionally topped with vanilla bean ice cream for an extra indulgent treat.
Notes
- Use either fresh or defrosted frozen cherries for best results.
- Do not stir the batter and filling after layering; this helps achieve a distinct crust and juicy filling.
- Allow the cobbler to cool slightly before serving to let the filling set.
- For a dairy-free version, substitute whole milk with almond or oat milk and use dairy-free butter alternatives.
- Vanilla bean ice cream pairs beautifully as a topping but is optional.
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