There’s nothing quite like a warm, homemade cherry cobbler with a dollop of creamy vanilla ice cream on top. If you’re looking to whip up this classic dessert for yourself or to impress your friends and family, look no further! Here’s a simple guide to help you make a mouthwatering cherry cobbler right in your own kitchen.
Tips for Perfecting the Recipe
Butter Monitoring: Keep a close eye on the butter as it melts in the oven to avoid burning.
Quality of Ingredients: Use premium cherry pie filling for a richer flavor. If you have time, consider making homemade cherry pie filling.
Baking Dish: The recipe can also be prepared in a 10 or 11-inch cast iron skillet for a rustic presentation and even baking.
Oven Temperature: Ensure your oven is correctly calibrated for accurate baking.
Mixing: When combining the flour mixture with the milk and vanilla extract, mix just until combined to avoid overworking the batter.
Layering: Do not mix the flour mixture with the melted butter or the cherry pie filling when layering in the baking dish. This helps create distinct layers in the cobbler.
Serving: The cobbler can be served warm, at room temperature, or even cold, based on preference. It pairs wonderfully with homemade whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.
Ingredients Needed for This Recipe
6 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 cup all-purpose flour
2/3 cup granulated sugar
1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
¼ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 (21-ounce) can premium canned cherry pie filling
Instructions for Making Cherry Cobbler
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Place the butter in the bottom of a 9×9 inch or equivalent size baking dish. Put the dish into the oven to melt the butter. Once melted, remove the dish from the oven.
Prepare the batter: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and ground cinnamon. In a measuring cup, combine the milk and vanilla extract. Add the milk mixture to the flour mixture and stir to combine.
Assemble the cobbler: Pour the flour mixture over the melted butter in the baking pan, but do not mix them together. Spoon the cherry pie filling over the flour mixture. Again, do not mix.
Bake: Bake for 50-60 minutes or until golden brown.
Serve: Enjoy the cobbler with fresh whipped cream or a scoop of ice cream.