Cherry Cobbler Recipe (2024)

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by Michelle
July 8, 2014 (updated Jan 25, 2020)

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Cherry Cobbler Recipe (1)

Have the cherries in your grocery store been fabulous these last couple of weeks? Ihave been losing my mind over how amazing they’ve been here! I’m not usually big into cherries; they’re good, I’ll eat some, but I don’t go hog-wild with them. I haven’t been able to resist them lately and have been enjoying a bowlful every couple of days. It didn’t take long for me to realize that I was way overdue on baking with cherries, and I needed to seize this fabulous-cherry-season-opportunity and get in the kitchen.

Cherry Cobbler Recipe (2)

I absolutely adore biscuits, so cobblers are one of my favorite desserts to make with fruit. While I love pie crust, a cobbler can come together much more quickly and with less fuss. Thesecherries are briefly cooked down into a homemade pie filling and then topped with light, rustic drop biscuits. I love the combination of the soft, sweet fruit with the crunchy biscuits.

Of course, vanilla ice cream is a must!

Cherry Cobbler Recipe (3)

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Cherry Cobbler Recipe (4)

Cherry Cobbler

Yield: 9 servings

Prep Time: 30 minutes mins

Cook Time: 40 minutes mins

Resting time: 10 minutes mins

Total Time: 1 hour hr 30 minutes mins

Fresh, sweet cherries and a light biscuit topping; just add vanilla ice cream!

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Ingredients

For the Cherry Filling:

  • 2 pounds (907.18 g) fresh sweet cherries, pitted
  • ¾ cup (150 g) granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • ¼ teaspoon (0.25 teaspoon) ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon (0.5 teaspoon) lemon juice

For the Cobbler Topping:

  • 1 cup (125 g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
  • teaspoons (1.5 teaspoons) baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon (0.5 teaspoon) kosher salt
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, chilled and cut into small cubes
  • ½ cup (122 ml) whole milk
  • Granulated sugar, for sprinkling

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Grease an 8-inch or 9-inch square baking dish; set aside.

  • Make the Cherry Filling: Whisk the sugar, cornstarch, and cinnamon in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the cherries and cook until thickened, 7 to 8 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in the lemon juice. Pour the filling into the baking dish.

  • Make the Cobbler Topping: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. Add the chilled butter and, using a pastry blender or your fingertips, cut the butter into the dry ingredients until there are no pieces of butter larger than the size of a pea. Add the milk and use a fork to gently stir the mixture until a lumpy dough forms (do not over mix).

  • Using a medium cookie scoop (or heaping 2 tablespoons), drop 9 portions of the batter spaced evenly over the top of the cherry mixture. Sprinkle the dough with additional granulated sugar. Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, or until the cherry mixture is bubbling and the cobbler topping is golden brown. Allow to sit for at least 10 minutes before serving.

Notes

Nutritional values are based on one serving

Calories: 233kcal, Carbohydrates: 47g, Protein: 2g, Fat: 4g, Saturated Fat: 2g, Cholesterol: 11mg, Sodium: 136mg, Potassium: 323mg, Fiber: 2g, Sugar: 31g, Vitamin A: 205IU, Vitamin C: 7.2mg, Calcium: 61mg, Iron: 1.1mg

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Author: Michelle

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Originally published July 8, 2014 — (last updated January 25, 2020)

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29 Comments on “Cherry Cobbler”

  1. Becca Reply

    Wonderful recipe! I made this with freshly picked Bing cherries from the state of Washington. Perfect with vanilla ice cream!

  2. danielle Reply

    Hi Michelle,

    I just pitted 5 pounds of sweet cherries and this recipe is what I have in mind. I’m expecting my children’ and my brother’s families this weekend, so I have one quick question: do you think I could freeze the cobblers and reheat them before serving on Saturday? I’m hoping to have most of the meals and desserts ready when everyone gets here on Friday, so that I can spend rime with them and not in my kitchen.

    Thanks!

    • Michelle Reply

      Hi Danielle, I would not bake them, then freeze them. I would assemble them, freeze them, then bake them from frozen (will need to add some additional time) when you’re ready to serve them.

  3. Cat Reply

    Just made this tonight. As luck would have it, our son and his girlfriend came for a visit, bringing 2 pounds of cherries, and the rest is history. The envelope, please…and the winner is…THIS RECIPE!! The only changes I made were to add some almond extract and more lemon juice after tasting the filling, and that was out of personal taste. It wasn’t tart enough to suit us, so with those minor alterations, the rich, crimson filling made for a spectacular presentation. The cobbler topping was outstanding! It was melt-in-your-mouth tender, lightly sweetened, and presented the perfect foil for those cherries. I will use it for the procession of summer fruits that the next couple of months bring. I had intended to make a Bon Appetit recipe that uses creme fraiche, but bailed on that, opting instead to make this one. I’m glad I made that choice, because nothing could have possibly been better than what’s written right here! The ne plus ultra of cobblers. Look no further.

  4. cassie Reply

    My kids discovered a bumper crop of black raspberries behind the barn yesterday, so I will be making this cobbler tonight, using the raspberries. I hope it turns out as good as your cherry cobbler looks!

  5. Pam C. Reply

    If you live in the vicinity of a Publix supermarket, today will be the last day of sweet cherries being on sale for $1.99/lb. They are very plump and delicious this year!

  6. Heather @ My Overflowing Cup Reply

    I agree that cobblers are much easier than pies, and that vanilla ice cream is a must. I do love cherries. I think it is because they are around for such a short time of the year. Thanks for the recipe! Looking forward to trying this as soon as I can get my hands on some cherries.

  7. Mary Frances Reply

    Gorgeous!

  8. Angelyn @ Everyday Desserts Reply

    mmmm, love this! looks delicious!

  9. Michael R. Reply

    Perfect timing, M! Picked about 8# of “Lambert” cherries (not unlike a Bing, just juicier) for $0.75/lb :) :)

  10. Lynne Reply

    How long did it take you to pit 2lbs of cherries?

    • Michelle Reply

      Hi Lynne, About 10-15 minutes.

      • Cat

        Wow, Michelle, you’re FAST! Do you have a pitter? It took me nearly an hour to stem and pit the 2 pounds, working by hand. Probably just that as I age, my manual dexterity ain’t what it used to be. Of course, nothing else is, either, but I digress… I cut each one in half, then twist them apart, taking the pit out of whichever half it clings to. Sometimes, they release easily. Other times, not so much. My fingernail beds and the skin on my fingertips were discolored as a result (but the cobbler was well worth the trouble!) If this isn’t the method you use, can you possibly describe how you do it? No doubt there’s a much more efficient way than what I’m doing.

      • Cat

        Thanks for the pointer, Michelle! Just when I think my kitchen has every possible gadget known to man, I discover the next thing that I absolutely must possess. Thank heavens for Amazon…

      • Cat

        I got my pitter, and it’s rocked my cherry world!! LOVE it. So fast, and no stained fingers. I processed about 2 pounds in maybe 10 minutes, as compared to the hour it used to take me by hand. One thing, however. I did find that the “splatter shield” isn’t completely effective. Foolishly trusting it to work, I failed to put on my apron. BIG mistake! Of course, I was wearing a white T-shirt. Dumb, dumb, dumb…I’ve now found that about the only thing that works on cherry juice is the Oxiclean powder, dissolved in hot water. The stains disappeared completely in about a minute flat. Again, many thanks for putting me onto this fabulous little gadget.

  11. Betty G Reply

    I don’t remember tasting fresh cherries in my entire life, until 2 weeks ago my boyfriend’s mother bought 2 pounds, one for her house and one for me :D
    Loving to bake, the idea has been in my mind since. Now I have no excuse to try this dessert! Of course I have to buy more cherries since I ate most of them, but that’s fine by me :P
    Thank you for the recipe!

  12. Dalia Reply

    How would I reheat this if I make it early in the day? And can I use frozen cherries. If so, I should probably defrost before cooking, right?

    • Michelle Reply

      Hi Dalia, You could reheat it at 350 degrees until warmed through, maybe 15 minutes or so. If using frozen cherries, yes, defrost and drain first.

  13. Stephanie @ A Magpie in the Sky Reply

    Shockingly I have never made a cobbler, I need to get on it!

  14. Amanda - A Cookie Named Desire Reply

    I love cobblers because they are a fuss-free dessert I can whip together in no time and it always comes out amazingly. I absolutely love cherries and this year, the cherries have been extra good! Pinning

  15. Kelly Reply

    Love cobbler! This looks delicious!

  16. Jessica @ A Kitchen Addiction Reply

    We can’t get enough sweet cherries right now! This looks great!

  17. Nancy Long Reply

    so glad to be seeing recipes using sweet cherries – usually pie/cobbler recipes call for sour cherries and now realize that’s why I probably never liked cherry pie, but could always eat a bowl of fresh cherries all by myself!

    • Michelle Reply

      I don’t like sour cherries, either; sweet cherries FTW!

  18. Molly - Doughvelopment Reply

    I need to get down to the grocery store ASAP and start baking with cherries! Cobblers are a favorite of mine, too! I just love biscuits!

  19. Reshana Reply

    Looks soooo good! Well done :)

  20. Laura @ Raise Your Garden Reply

    Cobblers just remind me of cozy happiness. Plunk down on the back deck after dinner with a good cherry cobbler and a cup of tea!

    I too like cobblers because they seem to come together for me better than pies which I have the potential to totally bomb! Oh well, you win some, you lose some.

  21. Katrina @ Warm Vanilla Sugar Reply

    Such a great summer fruit dessert! This looks great!

Cherry Cobbler Recipe (2024)

FAQs

What is cherry cobbler made of? ›

Make the Batter: In a large bowl mix the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Stir in the milk, just until combined. Pour the batter over melted butter in pan and smooth it into an even layer. Bake Cobbler: Spoon the cherries and sauce mixture over the batter.

Can you overcook cobbler? ›

Mistake: Baking at too high of a temperature

Cobblers need enough time in the oven for the topping to cook through and brown, but at too high a temperature, anything above 375 ℉, the fruit filling might not be cooked by the time the top is burnt.

Why is my cobbler mushy? ›

If your cobbler is gooey, it's a sign that there was too much cornstarch mixed with the peaches for the amount of juices that were released while baking. This is usually a result of your peaches not being ripe enough.

What to do with too many cherries? ›

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What's the difference between cherry crisp and cherry cobbler? ›

Cobblers. Whereas crisps and crumbles are topped with a streusel-like mixture, cobblers are topped with a cake-like batter or a biscuit-like dough.

Is cobbler filling the same as pie filling? ›

Cobbler is sometimes described as a kind of fruit pie, but strictly speaking, the two are different. Pies are made from pastry, rather than biscuit batter, and they are fully encased, with a crust at the top and the bottom, while cobblers typically only have a topping.

What is cobbler topping made of? ›

The method for the topping goes like this: Combine equal parts flour and sugar, and add enough melted butter to make a dough. This makes a very sweet cobbler with a topping somewhere between a sugar cookie and pie crust.

Why is cobbler better than pie? ›

The biggest difference is that a cobbler is so easy to make (easier than pie!). While a pie is made with a bottom crust and often a top crust, the dough and the fruit filling cook together in a cobbler. Peach cobbler is best served warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream on top, but it's also delicious cold.

Why is my cobbler still raw in the middle? ›

Not cooking it long enough.

A probe thermometer inserted in the center of the cobbler should reach 200°F in the thickest part of the topping. The filling should be bubbly around the sides, and the tops of the biscuits should be more deep amber than golden.

Why do you put cornstarch in a cobbler? ›

Making the Fruit Filling

You can bake a cobbler with just fruit as the filling, but a little sugar and cornstarch tossed with the fruit before baking will work together to create a lush sauce from the fruit's juices. This is the thing that turns a good cobbler into a knock-out dessert.

Why did my cobbler turn out like cake? ›

If you use enough batter to completely cover the fruit, you'll end up with a cobbler that's far too bready, more like an upside-down cake.

Do you refrigerate cobbler after baking? ›

Recipe tips and variations

Storage: Leftover cobbler is safe covered at room temperature the same day you bake it. Beyond that, store covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 more days. Reheat if desired before serving.

What not to eat with cherries? ›

These fruits include watermelon, blackberries, nectarines, pears, apples and avocado. Knowing this, you don't want to eat cherries as part of a big fruit salad with these potentially problematic foods. On the flip side, enjoy cherries with foods you know you tolerate well.

What happens if I eat cherries all day? ›

"Cherries contain fiber, fructose and sorbitol, which in large amount can cause issues such as gas, bloating, stomach pain, and diarrhea," says Blatner.

Can dogs eat cherries? ›

Why Are Cherries Bad for Dogs? Cherries are harmful for dogs primarily because the pit, leaves and stem contain cyanide, which is toxic to dogs. Further, the pit can potentially cause an intestinal blockage. The cyanide found within cherries is toxic to dogs if ingested in large enough quantities.

What is cobbler made of? ›

Cobbler is a dessert consisting of a fruit (or less commonly savory) filling poured into a large baking dish and covered with a batter, biscuit, or dumpling ([]) before being baked.

What is the difference between a cobbler and a crumble? ›

Cobbler: A fruit dessert made with a top crust of pie dough or biscuit dough but no bottom crust. Crisp/crumble: In Alberta, the terms are mostly interchangeable. Both refer to fruit desserts similar to cobbler but made with a brown sugar streusel topping sometimes containing old-fashioned rolled oats.

What's the difference between pie crust and cobbler? ›

The biggest difference is that a cobbler is so easy to make (easier than pie!). While a pie is made with a bottom crust and often a top crust, the dough and the fruit filling cook together in a cobbler.

What is a fun fact about cherry cobblers? ›

Cobblers originated in the early British American colonies. Due to the lack of suitable ingredients and proper cooking equipment, English settlers were unable to make their traditional suet puddings. They improvised by covering a stewed filling with a layer of uncooked biscuits or dumplings.

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