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Cherry Cobbler Recipe (Easy & Old-Fashioned)

This easy, old-fashioned cherry cobbler recipe delivers a bubbly, sweet cherry filling under a golden-brown biscuit topping. Perfect for fresh or canned cherries, it's a classic summer dessert that's foolproof and delicious.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Cherry Filling
  • 4 cups pitted fresh sweet cherries OR 2 (21-ounce) cans cherry pie filling
  • 0.5 cup granulated sugar For fresh cherries
  • 2 tbsp cornstarch For fresh cherries
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice For fresh cherries
Cobbler Topping
  • 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 0.25 cup granulated sugar
  • 1.5 tsp baking powder
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 6 tbsp cold unsalted butter cubed
  • 0.75 cup milk
  • 1 tbsp coarse sugar for sprinkling

Equipment

  • 1 9x13 inch Baking Dish
  • 1 Large Bowl
  • 1 Pastry Blender

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  2. If using fresh cherries, toss them in a large bowl with 1/2 cup sugar, cornstarch, and lemon juice. If using canned filling, spread it evenly in the prepared dish.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, 1/4 cup sugar, baking powder, and salt. Cut in the cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in the milk until a soft dough forms.
  4. Drop spoonfuls of the topping over the cherry filling. Sprinkle with coarse sugar.
  5. Bake for 35-45 minutes, until the filling is bubbly and the topping is golden brown.
  6. Let the cobbler cool for at least 15 minutes before serving warm, preferably with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

Nutrition

Calories: 320kcalProtein: 4gFat: 12gFiber: 2g

Notes

For a flaky topping, ensure your butter is very cold.
Placing the baking dish on a larger baking sheet will prevent any bubbly filling from dripping onto your oven floor.
Don't overmix the topping dough to keep it tender and light.
Keyword cherry cobbler,old fashioned cobbler,summer dessert

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