Classic Cherry Cobbler Recipe
A homemade Cherry Cobbler with a juicy cherry filling and a golden biscuit topping
Ingredients
For the cherry filling:
- 4 cup fresh or frozen cherries, pitted
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon (optional)
For the topping:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a baking dish.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, combine cherries, sugar, lemon juice, cornstarch, vanilla extract, and cinnamon. Stir and cook until thickened, about 5-7 minutes.
- Pour the cherry mixture into the prepared baking dish.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Stir in melted butter, milk, and vanilla extract until just combined.
- Spoon the batter evenly over the cherry filling.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes or until the topping is golden brown.
- Let it cool for 10 minutes before serving.
- Serve warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
Notes
- You can use canned cherry pie filling for a quicker version.
- If using frozen cherries, let them thaw and drain excess liquid.
- Adjust sugar based on the sweetness of your cherries.