Description
This Easy Cherry Cobbler is a delightful dessert that perfectly balances the sweetness of fresh cherries with a buttery, tender topping. It’s a classic recipe that’s simple to make and always a crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
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For the Cherry Filling:
- 4 cups (560-660g) fresh sweet cherries, pitted and halved
For the Batter:
- 6 Tablespoons (85g) unsalted butter
- 1 cup (125g) all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup (150g) granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup (240ml) whole milk
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
- 1–2 Tablespoons coarse sugar for sprinkling (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C) and place the butter in a baking dish to melt.
- Make the batter: Whisk dry ingredients, add wet ingredients, and mix until smooth.
- Assemble: Spread cherries over melted butter, pour batter over the top, and sprinkle with coarse sugar.
- Bake: Bake for 55–60 minutes until a toothpick comes out mostly clean.
- Cool and serve: Allow to cool for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Do not prepare the cobbler ahead of time to avoid texture issues.
- Baked cobbler can be frozen for up to 3 months.
- Special tools like a cherry pitter and a mixing bowl are recommended.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: Approximately 280
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
