Description

This old-fashioned cherry cobbler is the ultimate comfort dessert—bursting with juicy sweet-tart cherries and topped with a buttery golden biscuit crust. It’s easy to make with simple pantry ingredients and comes together in under an hour. Whether you use fresh or frozen cherries, this nostalgic dessert delivers cozy, homemade flavor in every bite. Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and savor the memories it brings. Try it today and bring a little extra joy to your table!

Ingredients

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For the Cherry Filling:

4 cups fresh or frozen pitted cherries
½ cup granulated sugar
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 tablespoons cornstarch

For the Cobbler Topping:

1 cup all-purpose flour
¼ cup granulated sugar
¼ cup brown sugar
1½ teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
6 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cut into small cubes
⅓ cup boiling water
(Optional) A sprinkle of cinnamon sugar for topping

Instructions

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease an 8×8 or 9×9-inch baking dish and set aside.
Make the cherry filling: In a medium saucepan, combine cherries, sugar, lemon juice, and cornstarch. Cook over medium heat for 5–7 minutes, stirring often, until the mixture thickens and bubbles. Pour into the prepared baking dish.
Make the cobbler topping: In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, both sugars, baking powder, and salt. Cut in the cold butter using a pastry cutter or fork until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Add boiling water: Stir in the boiling water just until the dough comes together. It will be sticky and thick—perfect for dolloping over the fruit.
Assemble and bake: Drop spoonfuls of the topping over the hot cherry filling. It doesn’t need to be perfect—the rustic look is part of the charm. Sprinkle with cinnamon sugar, if using.
Bake for 35–40 minutes: The cobbler is done when the topping is golden brown and the filling is bubbly around the edges.
Cool slightly and serve: Let the cobbler rest for 10 minutes before serving warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.

Notes

You can use fresh or frozen cherries—no need to thaw if frozen. Just increase cook time slightly during the filling step.
Almond or vanilla extract can be added to the filling for extra depth of flavor.
To make this recipe gluten-free, use a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend for the topping.
This cobbler is best served warm but keeps well for up to 4 days in the fridge. Reheat individual servings in the microwave or warm the full dish in the oven.
For a fun twist, mix in other berries or stone fruits like peaches or plums with the cherries.