Description
Sweet Southern cherry cobbler brings classic comfort to dessert tables across America. Juicy cherries nestled beneath a buttery, golden crust create a delightful treat you’ll savor with pure homestyle satisfaction.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 cups cherries (fresh or canned, pitted)
- 1 cup granulated sugar (for filling)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
Thickening and Flavoring Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup water
Dry Ingredients:
- 1 cup granulated sugar (for topping)
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Ignite the oven to 350F (175C), creating the ideal baking environment for a luscious dessert.
- In a simmering saucepan, unite cherries with sugar, lemon juice, and water, elevating the mixture to a rolling boil over medium flame.
- Craft a smooth cornstarch slurry by blending cornstarch with a splash of water, then integrate into the bubbling cherry concoction, stirring until the mixture transforms and thickens within 2-3 minutes.
- Extinguish the heat and infuse the cherry mixture with a whisper of vanilla extract, creating depth of flavor.
- Combine dry ingredients in a spacious mixing bowl: flour, sugar, baking powder, and a pinch of salt, forming a delicate base.
- Drizzle melted butter and milk into the dry mixture, gently folding until just incorporated, avoiding overmixing.
- Transfer the vibrant cherry mixture into a 9×13-inch baking vessel, spreading it evenly across the bottom.
- Delicately cascade the batter over the cherry foundation, ensuring complete coverage.
- Slide the dish into the preheated oven, allowing it to bake for 45-50 minutes until the top achieves a golden, enticing hue.
- Verify doneness by inserting a toothpick into the topping – it should emerge pristine and clean.
- Allow the cobbler to rest and slightly cool, letting the flavors meld before serving.
Notes
- Use fresh or frozen cherries, ensuring they’re pitted to prevent unexpected crunch while eating.
- Adjust sugar levels based on cherry sweetness; tart cherries might require more sugar, while sweet cherries need less.
- Create a gluten-free version by substituting all-purpose flour with almond or gluten-free baking flour for a celiac-friendly dessert.
- Enhance flavor by adding a splash of almond extract alongside vanilla for deeper, more complex taste profile.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 42 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg