Delicious Cherry Cobbler Recipe – This easy Cherry Cobbler is adorned with a buttery, buttermilk biscuit topping. The cherries create their own sauce while baking, but hold their shape well and stay nice and tart. It’s easily one of our favorite cobblers and the perfect way to use cherries during peak season!
Delicious Cherry Cobbler Recipe
- Yield: 8 - 10 SERVINGS 1x
Description
Delicious Cherry Cobbler Recipe – This easy Cherry Cobbler is adorned with a buttery, buttermilk biscuit topping. The cherries create their own sauce while baking, but hold their shape well and stay nice and tart. It’s easily one of our favorite cobblers and the perfect way to use cherries during peak season!
Ingredients
FOR THE FILLING
2 lb. bing cherries, halved and pitted
1/2 c. granulated sugar
2 tbsp. cornstarch
1/2 tsp. kosher salt
Juice of 1 lemon
1/2 tsp. almond extract
FOR THE TOPPING
2 c. all-purpose flour
2 tbsp. granulated sugar
1 tbsp. baking powder
1 tsp. kosher salt
1/2 c. (1 stick) cold butter, cubed
3/4 c. buttermilk
Melted butter, for brushing
Demerara sugar, for topping
Ice cream, for serving
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, combine cherries, sugar, cornstarch, salt, lemon juice, and almond extract. Let sit while making topping.
- In another large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Add cold butter and cut it into flour using your hands until butter is pea sized. Add buttermilk and mix until just combined and no dry spots remain.
- Pour cherries into a 9”-x-13” baking dish and spoon dollops of dough on top. Brush tops of dough with butter and sprinkle with demerara sugar.
- Bake until tops are golden and sauce is bubbling, about 1 hour. Let cool 15 minutes before serving.
- Serve with ice cream, if desired.
Keywords: Cherry Cobbler, Desserts
Author: Makinze Gore