"Fresh Cherry Cobbler

By RoketJSquerl

Fresh Cherry Cobbler made with dark sweet cherries that get baked in their own juices and topped with a sweet, cinnamon biscuit dough. The dough is tender and turns a gorgeous golden brown during baking. This cobbler starts by cooking the cherries on the stove top until the juices have thickened. Then, it gets transferred to a baking pan and layered with the delight topping. After a few minutes in the oven, the cobbler is ready to be enjoyed warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

Ingredients

• For the topping:
• 5 cups pitted and halved sweet red cherries about 1.7 pounds
• 2/3 cup granulated sugar
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter cold, cut into pieces
• 1/3 - 1/2 cup milk cold

Preparation

Step 1

Instructions
In a large saucepan, combine the cherries, sugar, cornstarch, and salt. Stir in the lemon juice, vanilla extract, and almond extract. Bring to a boil over medium heat and cook for 5 minutes, or until cherries are tender and juices have thickened. Transfer cherries to an ungreased 8-inch square baking pan.
Make the topping
Preheat the oven to 450°F.
Combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon in a medium bowl. Using a pastry blender, cut in the butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Gradually add enough milk to moisten the dough. Drop by the spoonfuls over the top of the cherries. Bake for 10-15 minutes, until the top is golden brown and biscuit is cooked through.
Make ahead tip
The cobbler can be baked up to 6 hours ahead of time and cooled completely. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use. Before serving, let stand at room temperature for 1 hour, then warm in a 350°F oven for about 20 minutes.
Recipe Notes
You'll need about 1.7 pounds of cherries. Use any variety you like. For a sweeter taste, choose dark red cherries such as Bing or Balaton. If you prefer a sour variety, you may need to add 1/4 to 1/2 cup more sugar depending on taste.