Description
Sweet Southern charm meets dessert perfection in this classic cherry cobbler recipe, blending ripe cherries with buttery golden crust. Warm spices and juicy fruit create a comforting dessert you’ll savor down to the last delicious crumb.
Ingredients
Scale
Fruit Base:
- 2 pounds cherries (fresh, pitted and cut in half)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
Dry Ingredients for Batter:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients for Batter:
- 1 egg
- 3/4 cup milk
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (melted)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C), preparing a buttered skillet for the fruity dessert.
- In a mixing bowl, gently combine fresh cherries with sugar, cornstarch, lemon juice, and a pinch of salt, ensuring all ingredients are evenly distributed.
- Transfer the cherry mixture into the prepared skillet, spreading it into an even layer.
- Create the cobbler topping by whisking together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl.
- Incorporate the egg and milk into the dry ingredients, stirring until a smooth, lump-free batter forms.
- Carefully pour the batter over the cherry mixture, allowing it to cover the fruit but not completely blend in.
- Drizzle melted butter across the surface of the batter, which will help create a golden, crispy top.
- Place the skillet in the preheated oven and bake for 45-50 minutes, watching for a rich golden-brown color and bubbling edges.
- Remove from the oven and let the cobbler rest for 10-15 minutes, allowing the filling to set and cool slightly before serving warm.
Notes
- Swap frozen cherries for fresh ones during off-season to maintain the delicious flavor and texture of the cobbler.
- Reduce sugar content by using tart cherries or adding a sprinkle of cinnamon for natural sweetness without extra calories.
- Create a gluten-free version by substituting all-purpose flour with almond or coconut flour for a more nutritious dessert option.
- Enhance the topping’s crispiness by sprinkling sliced almonds or rolled oats on top before baking for added crunch and nutty flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 343
- Sugar: 46 g
- Sodium: 163 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 58 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 42 mg