Description
This Easy Cherry Cobbler is a delightful dessert that showcases fresh cherries in a simple, comforting cobbler. With a buttery crust and juicy cherries, this recipe is perfect for any occasion.
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, cut into pieces
- 1 cup (125g) all-purpose flour (spooned & leveled)
- 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 melt butter in the baking dish.
- Make the batter: Whisk dry ingredients, add wet ingredients, and mix until smooth.
- Assemble: Spread cherries over melted butter, pour batter on top, and sprinkle with sugar if desired.
- Bake: Bake for 55–60 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool and serve: Allow to cool for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Do not prepare and refrigerate unbaked cobbler in advance.
- Baked cobbler can be frozen for up to 3 months.
- Use fresh cherries or frozen cherries, adjusting baking time accordingly.
- Experiment with other fruits like berries or peaches.
- Whole milk is recommended for best results.
- Consider adding lemon zest if omitting almond extract.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: Approx. 300
- Sugar: Approx. 25g
- Sodium: Approx. 200mg
- Fat: Approx. 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: Approx. 50g
- Fiber: Approx. 2g
- Protein: Approx. 4g
- Cholesterol: Approx. 25mg
