Description
Cherry cobbler is the quintessential summer dessert, blending the sweet and tart flavors of ripe bing cherries with a fluffy, buttery topping. With its warm, inviting aroma and delightful taste, this easy-to-make treat is perfect for family gatherings or casual weeknight dinners. This cherry cobbler recipe showcases fresh cherries at their best and can be customized to suit your palate. Serve it warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or enjoy it cold for a refreshing twist. No matter how you serve it, this cherry cobbler is sure to impress!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups pitted bing cherries (fresh or frozen)
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1/3 cup sugar (plus extra for topping)
- 1–2 teaspoons lemon juice (to taste)
- 1 cup flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 3 tablespoons cold butter
- 2 tablespoons buttermilk
- 1 egg
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F.
- In a heavy-bottom saucepan, combine the bing cherries, water, and cornstarch until smooth. Cook over medium heat until thickened, adding sugar and lemon juice to taste.
- In a mixing bowl, blend flour, sugar, and baking powder. Cut in cold butter until crumbly.
- Mix egg and buttermilk in another bowl; stir into the flour mixture until just combined.
- Pour the cherry filling into a baking dish and drop spoonfuls of dough on top.
- Sprinkle additional sugar over the dough and bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (150g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 105mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg