Easy Cherry Cobbler

Today, I’m sharing my easy cherry cobbler recipe. My loyal readers have probably got an accurate impression of me when recognize I love sweet treats and it shows based on how often I write about delicious desserts. Today is no exception. I’ve been wanting to share some recipes that outline cobbler treats we’ll all want to make for those special occasions.

Cherry cobbler is sweet but not too sweet with a biscuit cake-like topping over a pan of warm sweet cherries. What’s not to love? Add a scoop of vanilla bean ice cream and you have a little slice of heaven!

I’ve recently done some reading to become better informed about cobblers, where they came from, and how best to prepare them. Most people we know are too young to recognize the term “cobbler” and how it relates to a person whose specialty is the repair of shoes. It sure seems like shoes are viewed as disposable these days since we tend to throw them out when the soles get holes. I can’t remember the last time I came across a cobbler’s shop and saw a worker doing his thing to bring a pair of shoes back to life.

We’re talking about a dessert that is similar to a pie, it is most often filled with some kind of fruit, and has a crust on top rather than on the bottom. A cobbler tends to be thicker or taller than a pie, based on how much filling is used and how thick the top crust is made.

Easy Cherry Cobbler

Pie vs. Cobbler

Another difference between a pie and a cobbler is that pies are often made of pastry ingredients while a cobbler is made using biscuit batter. The biscuit batter prompts some groups to call a cobbler a crisp, but it’s pretty much a play on words, they’ll taste and have a texture that’s basically the same.

Some people refer to a cobbler as a “crumble,” a term used since it’s made such that the crust doesn’t hold together well, and thus is very crumbly. Based on how my cobbler turned out today, no one could get away with calling it a crumble.

The cobbler written about today has cherries as the fruit filling, but I hope to write another post soon that is very similar and uses peaches as the delicious fruit filling. More to come on that recipe.

Cobblers can be made with any fruit that is considered juicy, thus prompting the full flavor of fillings like cherries, peaches, blueberries, blackberries, nectarines, apples, strawberries, plums, and more. Think of a flavorful fruit we all enjoy eating raw, in a pie, or with ice or whipping cream, and you’ll likely find it in someone’s cobbler recipe inventory.

Items You May Need In The Kitchen

• Can Opener
• 2.5 Quart Baking Dish
• Measuring Cups and Spoons
• Whisk
• Pastry Cutter

Easy Cherry Cobbler

Step One

Gather the ingredients so you’re ready to make this easy recipe!

Step Two

Start by preheating your oven to (400°F) = (204°C). Grease a 9-inch by a 13-inch baking pan with butter. Combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt, then stir until mixed.

Step Three

Now, cut in the butter and shortening using a pastry cutter to work the flour mixture.

Step Four

Beat the eggs and milk together. Pour the egg mixture into the flour mixture and stir with a fork until combined.

Step Five

Place the CANNED CHERRY PIE filling into the buttered baking pan.

Step Six

Place dollops of the cobbler topping onto the cherries. Cover it as evenly as possible to make that “cobbled” look. Sprinkle the coarse raw sugar on top of the cobbler. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown. 

Finished Product

Let the cobbler rest for 10-15 minutes before you serve it. Serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of freshly whipped cream.

Easy Cherry Cobbler

Can I combine more than one fruit in the filling?

Sure, you can combine different fruit fillings together. You’ll find some tend to taste better together, but it’s really a personal preference.

Why do you use bread flour rather than all purpose flour?

Over the years I’ve learned that bread flour is easier for me to work with. I use it in all my flour-based recipes. Don’t be afraid to try all-purpose flour if that’s what you have in your pantry, I’m sure it will work out fine.

Can I put a crust on the bottom of the cobbler?

No one says you can’t put a bottom crust, but you’d probably serve it as a “pie” since how they are constructed and served are different. Keep in mind that the makeup of the ingredients and the cooking time will need to change, and it may take some experimentation to make it all come together with the way you want.

Can I use fresh cherries?

Yes, you can. Wash the cherries, remove the stems and seeds. Use 6-8 cups of fresh cherries, 1-1/2 tablespoons lemon juice, 2 teaspoons cornstarch, 1/4 cup brown sugar, 1/4 cup white granulated sugar, 1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla, 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon. Combine all of these ingredients in a bowl, mix thoroughly. Place the mixture in the buttered pan. Follow the instructions for the cobbler topping. Bake as directed.

Final Word

I hope you caught the spirit of dessert making as you read today’s post. Truth be told, I’d probably rather make a dessert like a cobbler than most anything. That’s my sweet tooth smiling at you again. We need to eat healthy, of course, but I sure enjoy wrapping up a delicious family meal with a dessert all will enjoy.

Since kids like desserts, this would be a great recipe to introduce your kids to fun times in the kitchen cooking from scratch. Thanks for visiting today. Let me know what kinds of cobblers you like to make. May God bless this world. Linda