Cherry Cobbler
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Cherry Cobbler
Description
The Cherry Cobbler recipe features a filling made from fresh, pitted cherries cooked with sugar, lemon juice, cornstarch, and a pinch of salt to create a thick, flavorful fruit base. Layered over a smooth batter of flour, sugar, baking powder, egg, milk, and melted butter, the dish is baked in a single skillet. The batter rises and browns underneath the cherry topping, resulting in a dessert with a crisp golden crust and juicy cherry pockets.
The texture offers a combination of soft, tender cake beneath and a bubbling fruit topping, nicely balanced in sweetness and tartness. The use of fresh cherries gives authentic fruit flavor with a slight tang, while the lemon juice enhances brightness.
This cobbler can be served warm or cooled, making it suitable for serving after dinner or as a snack. Its storage stability allows it to be refrigerated for several days, making it convenient for advance preparation or leftovers.
The notes provide guidance on storing the cobbler either in the skillet or airtight container, reheating methods including microwave or oven, and freezing instructions that emphasize wrapping to prevent freezer burn. The recipe also cautions that freezing and thawing may affect the texture by making it wetter. Nutritional estimates are approximate.
Ingredients
Cherry filling
- 2 pounds Cherry fresh, pitted and cut in half
- ½ cup sugar granulated
- 2 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoon lemon juice
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
Batter
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 egg
- ¾ cup milk
- ½ cup butter unsalted, melted, for the skillet
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375℉.
- Cook the cherry filling: Wash and pit your cherries. This process is much faster and easier with a cherry pitter. Slice them in half and add them to a saucepan with the rest of the filling ingredients. Cook them over medium heat for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Make the batter: Mix the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, egg, and milk in a bowl until smooth. Melt the butter in the skillet, remove from heat, then pour the batter in.
- Bake: Spoon the cherry mixture in an even layer over the batter and turn the oven down to 350℉. Bake for 40 to 45 minutes, or until golden brown.
Notes
- Store the cobbler in an airtight container or covered in the skillet once fully cooled to maintain freshness for 4-5 days in the refrigerator.
- Reheat using a microwave for convenience or in an oven at 325°F for about 15 minutes if preferred.
- For long-term storage, freeze the cobbler wrapped tightly in plastic wrap and foil for 6-8 months, and thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating.
- Expect some increased moisture after freezing and thawing, which can affect texture slightly.
- Use a cherry pitter to speed up fresh cherry preparation and ensure even cooking in the filling.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 403 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 403kcal | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 71g | 24% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 0.5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 53mg | 18% |
| Sodium | 131mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 467mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 53g | 106% |
| Vitamin A | 480IU | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 9mg | 10% |
| Calcium | 116mg | 12% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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