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Easy Cherry Cobbler Recipe with Irresistible Homemade Pie Filling

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This easy cherry cobbler features a homemade pie filling bursting with fresh cherry flavor and a light, buttery topping. Perfect for a quick, comforting dessert that feels special and homemade.

Ingredients

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  • 4 cups fresh or frozen tart cherries, pitted (about 600 g)
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar (150 g), adjust based on cherry sweetness
  • 3 tbsp cornstarch (24 g)
  • 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1/2 tsp almond extract (optional)
  • 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
  • Pinch of salt
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour (125 g) (can substitute with gluten-free flour blend)
  • 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar (50 g)
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter (115 g), cold and cubed
  • 3/4 cup whole milk (180 ml) (can use dairy-free milk)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • Turbinado sugar or coarse sugar for sprinkling on top (optional)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Cherry Pie Filling: In a medium saucepan, combine cherries, sugar, cornstarch, lemon juice, almond extract, cinnamon, and salt.
  2. Place over medium heat and stir frequently to avoid lumps. Cook until mixture bubbles and thickens, about 5-7 minutes, until jammy but cherries hold shape. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
  3. Make the Cobbler Topping: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt.
  4. Add cold, cubed butter and cut into dry ingredients using a pastry cutter or forks until mixture resembles coarse crumbs with pea-sized butter bits.
  5. Pour in milk and vanilla extract; stir gently just until combined. Batter should be thick but spreadable; do not overmix.
  6. Assemble and Bake: Spoon cherry filling evenly into a 9×9-inch baking dish.
  7. Drop spoonfuls of cobbler batter over cherries, leaving small gaps. Sprinkle turbinado or coarse sugar on top if desired.
  8. Bake for 30-35 minutes until topping is golden brown and fruit is bubbling around edges.
  9. Remove from oven and cool at least 10 minutes before serving to allow filling to set.

Notes

Keep butter cold and cut in quickly to ensure a light, flaky topping. Do not overmix the batter to avoid toughness. If topping browns too fast before filling bubbles, tent with foil. Use fresh or thawed frozen cherries, draining excess liquid to prevent watery filling. Let cobbler cool before serving for best texture.

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