Indulge in the sweet and tangy flavors of cherry cobbler with this easy-to-follow recipe. This classic American dessert is perfect for any occasion and will have your guests coming back for seconds.
Ingredients
- 4 cups fresh or frozen cherries, pitted
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp almond extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
Directions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F and grease a 9x9 inch baking dish.
- In a large bowl, combine the cherries, 1 cup sugar, cornstarch, vanilla extract, and almond extract. Mix well and pour into the prepared baking dish.
- In another bowl, mix together the flour, 1/4 cup sugar, baking powder, and salt. Stir in the milk and melted butter until just combined.
- Drop spoonfuls of the batter onto the cherry mixture, spreading it out evenly.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the filling is bubbly.
- Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and enjoy!
Interesting Facts
Cherry cobbler is a classic American dessert that dates back to the 19th century.
Cobblers are similar to crisps and crumbles, but have a biscuit-like topping instead of a crumbly one.
Cherries are packed with antioxidants and are a great source of vitamin C.