Fresh Cherry Cobbler 🍰🍒
🛒 Ingredients:
For the cherry filling:
- 5 cups fresh sweet cherries, pitted (about 2 lbs)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- 1/2 tsp almond extract (optional, but enhances cherry flavor)
- Pinch of salt
For the cobbler topping:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 6 tbsp unsalted butter, cold and cut into cubes
- 1/4 cup boiling water
For sprinkling (optional):
- 2 tbsp turbinado sugar or granulated sugar (for a crunchy top)
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👨🍳 Directions:
Step 1: Prepare the cherry filling
1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. In a large bowl, combine pitted cherries, sugar, lemon juice, cornstarch, almond extract, and a pinch of salt.
3. Toss until well coated, then pour into a greased 9x9-inch baking dish or similar size.
Step 2: Make the cobbler topping
1. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking powder, and salt.
2. Cut in the cold butter using a pastry cutter or fork until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
3. Pour in the boiling water and stir just until a dough forms — do not overmix.
Step 3: Assemble and bake
1. Drop spoonfuls of the topping over the cherry filling, leaving a few gaps so the fruit can bubble through.
2. Sprinkle the top with turbinado sugar for extra crunch.
3. Bake for 35–40 minutes or until the topping is golden brown and the cherry filling is bubbling around the edges.
Step 4: Cool and serve
1. Let the cobbler cool for 15–20 minutes before serving.
2. Enjoy warm with vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream.