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Fresh Cherry Cobbler

This fresh cherry cobbler with a buttery base is a comforting dessert featuring sweet, juicy cherries topped with a tender, golden layer that soaks up their flavor.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cobbler
  • 4 cups fresh sweet cherries, pitted and halved (dark sweet or Rainier) Frozen cherries work too, do not thaw.
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into pieces
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour Spoon and level the flour.
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup whole milk Nondairy milk is acceptable.
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
  • 1-2 tablespoons coarse sugar for sprinkling Optional, for a crunchy finish.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C).
  2. Place the butter in a 2.5-quart baking dish. As the oven heats, the butter will melt.
Make the Batter
  1. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
  2. Add milk, vanilla extract, and almond extract; whisk until smooth and thin.
Add the Cherries and Batter
  1. Remove the hot baking dish from the oven.
  2. Spread the cherries over the melted butter and pour the batter over them.
  3. Sprinkle with coarse sugar if desired.
Bake
  1. Bake for 55 to 60 minutes, until a toothpick comes out mostly clean.
  2. If the top browns too quickly, cover loosely with foil.
Cool Briefly
  1. Let the cobbler cool for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

Serve warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for an extra treat. Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 5 days, and freeze for up to 3 months.