Description
This Soft Crust Red Cherry Cobbler starts with a thin buttery batter that magically transforms into the softest top crust ever, and under the crust is a sea of luscious cherries.
Ingredients
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- 3 cups fresh red tart cherries, or one 12-ounce bag frozen, not thawed
- 1 cup granulated sugar, divided
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- Pinch of salt
- 3/4 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
- In a medium bowl, mix together the cherries and 3/4 cup of the sugar and set aside.
- Place the butter in an 8 x8 or 9 x 9 baking dish and place the dish in the preheated oven until the butter melts and remove.
- Meantime in a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cornstarch, baking powder, salt, and remaining 1/4 cup sugar. Add the milk and vanilla and mix to combine.
- Pour the batter over the melted butter but do not stir.
- Spoon the cherries evenly over the batter but do not stir.
- Bake for approximately 45 to 50 minutes until the crust is golden brown on top.
- Serve cobbler warm with ice cream.
- Refrigerate leftovers for up to 3 days.
Notes
- If you use frozen cherries in this recipe, there’s no need to thaw or drain them.