Cherry Cobbler
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4.9
Cherry Cobbler
Description
Cherry Cobbler starts by simmering fresh or canned pitted cherries with sugar, lemon juice, cornstarch, and flavorings like vanilla and almond extract until a thick sauce forms. Meanwhile, a batter made from flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and milk is spread over melted butter in a baking dish. The cherry filling is spooned over the batter; during baking, the batter rises and envelops the cherries, resulting in a soft, golden crust with tender fruit beneath. A sprinkle of cinnamon on top enhances the warm notes of the dessert.
The cobbler is best served warm, often with ice cream or whipped cream to complement the sweet-tart cherry layer and moist topping. It works as a comforting seasonal dessert.
Substitutions include gluten-free flour mixes to accommodate dietary needs. Notes cover adjustments for cherry type sweetness and methods for using frozen or canned cherries. Leftovers keep well refrigerated for several days and reheat easily by microwave or oven. The cobbler can also be frozen after baking for up to three months.
Ingredients
- 4 cups cherries pitted and halved (a little over 1 lb, fresh
- 2/3 cup granulated sugar , (more or less depending on sweetness of cherries)
- 2 Tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 Tablespoons lemon juice about ½ a lemon, fresh
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon almond extract
For the batter:
- 6 Tablespoons butter
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup milk
- ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Make Cherry filling: Add sugar, cornstarch, lemon juice, vanilla extract, and almond extract to a saucepan and stir. Add cherries and cook for a few minutes, until sugar is dissolved into a sauce and sauce has slightly thickened. (See notes if using canned or frozen cherries).
- Melt butter in pan. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Slice butter into pieces and add to a 9x13 inch baking dish. Place the pan in the oven while it preheats, to allow the butter to melt. Once melted, remove the pan from the oven.
- Make the batter: In a large bowl mix together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Stir in the milk, just until combined. Pour the mixture over melted butter in pan and smooth it into an even layer.
- Bake: Spoon the cherries and sauce mixture over the batter. (the batter will rise up and over the cherries, while baking.) Sprinkle cinnamon generously over the top. Bake at 350 degrees for 40-45 minutes or until golden brown.
- Serve warm, with a scoop of ice cream, if desired.
Notes
- Choose sweet, tart, or a mix of cherries; adjust sugar accordingly for taste.
- For gluten-free versions, substitute all-purpose flour with gluten-free baking flour mix.
- Best served fresh but can be refrigerated covered for 4-5 days.
- Reheat in microwave or oven at 350°F until warmed through; cover with foil if browning too much.
- Baked cobbler freezes well for up to 3 months; thaw in fridge before reheating.
- Frozen cherries require an extra tablespoon of cornstarch to thicken the filling.
- Canned cherries should be drained; use reserved juice mixed with cornstarch for cooking the filling.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 9Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 319 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 319kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 61g | 20% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.4g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 0.3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 22mg | 7% |
| Sodium | 136mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 276mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 46g | 92% |
| Vitamin A | 293IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 6mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 75mg | 8% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.9
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