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Easy Cherry Cobbler

Easy cherry cobbler topped with vanilla ice cream in a rustic baking dish

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A delightful dessert combining fresh cherries with a buttery topping, perfect for gatherings or a sweet treat.

Ingredients

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  • 4 cups (560–660g) fresh sweet cherries, pitted and halved
  • 6 Tablespoons (85g) unsalted butter, cut into 6 pieces
  • 1 cup (125g) all-purpose flour (spooned & leveled)
  • 3/4 cup (150g) granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup (240ml) whole milk (nondairy is fine)
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
  • Optional: 1–2 Tablespoons coarse sugar for sprinkling

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C). Place the butter in a baking dish and melt it in the oven as it preheats.
  2. Whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a bowl. Add milk, vanilla, and almond extract; whisk until smooth.
  3. Spread the cherries over the melted butter in the prepared pan. Pour the batter evenly on top of the cherries.
  4. Sprinkle the top with coarse sugar, if desired.
  5. Bake for 55–60 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out mostly clean.
  6. Cool for 5 minutes on a wire rack before serving.

Notes

Serve warm, with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream. Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

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