Cherry Cobbler

Turn your fruit into something wonderful this year by making this delicious Cherry Cobbler – bubbling cherries covered in a soft golden topping – virtually guaranteed to turn dessert skippers into dessert lovers this year!

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Do you have a dessert lover in your family? Then this recipe might be just the trick to make their day. I’ve taken juicy cherries and added a tender, biscuit-like topping – kind of like a warm hug in a bowl, only better!

This is the kind of dessert you just can’t get enough of!! The kind of dish you eat until you are full… and then keep picking at… and then really really hope there are leftovers for breakfast… (sadly there usually aren’t!)

You would think the simple ingredients wouldn’t amount to much, but actually they do – the cherries melt into a thick glossy filling while the topping soaks up all that goodness – as well as adding an extra touch of homey comfort to the rest of the dish.

If you’ve never tried a proper fruit cobbler before, you really need to!

Ingredients in Cherry Cobbler

This ingredient list stays approachable and uses items that work hard together.

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How to make Cherry Cobbler

This recipe flows easily and rewards patience during baking.

1. Prep the cherries

Wash the cherries, remove pits, and place them in a bowl. Add sugar, cornstarch, lemon juice, and salt. Stir gently until coated, then spread the mixture into a greased baking dish.

2. Heat the oven

Set the oven to 375°F and allow it to fully heat. A steady temperature helps the filling bubble while the topping sets properly.

3. Mix dry topping ingredients

In a bowl, whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Mixing now keeps the batter smooth later.

4. Add wet ingredients

Pour in milk, melted butter, and egg. Stir until just combined. The batter should look thick yet pourable.

5. Assemble the cobbler

Spoon the batter evenly over the cherries. It does not need to fully cover the fruit since it spreads while baking.

6. Bake until golden

Place the dish in the oven and bake about forty five minutes. The top should look golden and the filling should bubble around the edges.

7. Rest before serving

Remove the cobbler from the oven and let it cool slightly. This resting time helps the filling thicken and makes serving easier.

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How to serve Cherry Cobbler

Cherry cobbler tastes best warm, straight from the dish once it settles slightly. The topping stays soft while the cherries remain juicy underneath.

A simple scoop of vanilla ice cream on top melts into the cobbler and adds contrast. Whipped cream also works well for a lighter finish. This dessert fits casual dinners, family gatherings, and quiet nights alike. Leftovers reheat nicely and keep their texture the next day.

Recipe Tips

• Pit cherries carefully to avoid broken pieces.
• Allow the cobbler to cool slightly before cutting.
• Use fresh cherries for the best texture.
• Stir the filling gently to avoid crushing fruit.
• Bake until the center bubbles to ensure thick filling.

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Cherry Cobbler

Recipe by Amara CatherineCourse: DessertCuisine: AmericanDifficulty: Easy

Servings

8

servings

Prep time

20

minutes

Cooking time

45

minutes

Ingredients

• 2 pounds fresh cherries

• ½ cup granulated sugar

• 2 tablespoons cornstarch

• 2 tablespoons lemon juice

• ⅛ teaspoon salt

• For the Topping:

• 1 cup all purpose flour

• 1 cup sugar

• 1 tablespoon baking powder

• ¼ teaspoon salt

• ¾ cup milk

• ½ cup butter melted

• 1 egg

Directions

• Prep the cherries:
  Wash the cherries, remove pits, and place them in a bowl. Add sugar, cornstarch, lemon juice, and salt. Stir gently until coated, then spread the mixture into a greased baking dish.
• Heat the oven:
  Set the oven to 375°F and allow it to fully heat. A steady temperature helps the filling bubble while the topping sets properly.
• Mix dry topping ingredients:
  In a bowl, whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Mixing now keeps the batter smooth later.
• Add wet ingredients:
  Pour in milk, melted butter, and egg. Stir until just combined. The batter should look thick yet pourable.
• Assemble the cobbler:
  Spoon the batter evenly over the cherries. It does not need to fully cover the fruit since it spreads while baking.
• Bake until golden:
  Place the dish in the oven and bake about forty five minutes. The top should look golden and the filling should bubble around the edges.
• Rest before serving:
  Remove the cobbler from the oven and let it cool slightly. This resting time helps the filling thicken and makes serving easier.