This Cherry Cobbler is loaded with juicy cherries and a unique topping that tastes like a buttery biscuit and a vanilla sugar cookie! This recipe can be made with fresh cherries or frozen cherries, making it accessible all year long.
Check out my tested and perfected techniques for the perfect cobbler. Try my other cobbler recipes, too: peach cobbler, apple cobbler, mixed berry cobbler.
So delicious, the extra topping brings this to a whole new level. Can’t wait to try it with all kinds of fruit. ★★★★★
– Sue
What sets this recipe apart
Fresh or frozen cherries: You can bake this cobbler with frozen cherries year round or fresh cherries in the summer.
Unique topping: Unlike a typical biscuit or cake-like cobbler topping this one tastes similar to a buttery sugar cookie! It adds great flavor and texture.
Almond and vanilla extract: Vanilla is a natural flavor pairing in most cobbler recipes, but this recipe also includes a touch of almond extract. It elevates the flavor of the cherries!
How to make cherry cobbler : 3 steps
See recipe card for detailed recipe.
Step 1
Combine filling ingredients: cherries, flour, sugar, lemon juice, vanilla. Place in a baking dish.
Step 2
Combine topping ingredients: flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, extracts, and melted butter.
Step 3
Place the topping over the fruit and bake!
Tips: fresh cherries or frozen cherries
Fresh cherries: I like this recipe best when made with fresh cherries because they hold their shape better after baking. Adjust the sugar in the filling depending on how sweet your cherries are. You will need about 5 cups of fresh cherries, just under 2 pounds.
Frozen cherries: If using frozen cherries you will want to thaw the cherries in the refrigerator for several hours before assembly. Drain off the excess liquid before combining the filling ingredients. I recommend adding about 1 cup more of frozen cherries than you would fresh cherries, because the frozen cherries will slump down a bit when baking.
Recipe
Cherry Cobbler (Fresh or Frozen Cherries)
Ingredients
Filling:
- 5-6 cups sweet cherries, pitted, fresh or frozen thawed (see note)
- 2-4 tablespoons granulated sugar, adjust based on the sweetness of your cherries
- 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon pure almond extract
- 2 tablespoons all purpose flour OR 3 tablespoons if using frozen cherries
Topping (see note):
- ⅔ cup granulated sugar
- ¾ cup all purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¾ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon pure almond extract
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- vanilla ice cream, for serving
Instructions
Filling:
- Preheat oven to 350°F. In a large bowl, gently stir together all filling ingredients (make sure you read the notes regarding fresh vs frozen cherries). Transfer to an 8×8 baking pan and spread into an even layer.
Topping:
- In a medium bowl, combine sugar, flour, baking powder, and salt. Add the vanilla extract, almond extract, and melted butter and stir until fully combined. The mixture will resemble a cross between a crumb topping and a sugar cookie dough.
- Press pieces of the topping together with your fingers to form flat irregular shaped pieces. Place the pieces of topping all over the top of the cherries. Bake for 30-45 minutes, until the cherries are bubbling around the edges and the topping is light golden brown. Place the pan on a wire rack to cool for about 20 minutes. The juices will thicken up a bit as it cools.
Notes
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup all purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon almond extract
- 8 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
Nutrition
Nutritional Information is an estimate based on third-party calculations and may vary based on products used and serving sizes.
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dee dee Brooks says
Hi,
Is it ok to use can cherries? if so, what adjustments must I make to the recipe?
Joyce Davison says
Hello, I have made this cherry cobbler so many times and it is so delicious each time!! I buy the frozen dark cherries at Costco, measure out 6 cups approximately, make the topping, and it’s a hit each time! This recipe is great for pizza night with my grandson or with a beef tenderloin dinner with guests. I prefer making this because you can make it all using one bowl and it’s perfect each time. Additionally, you can crumble the topping, make or form different shapes with it, or roll it out. Allison, thanks for this great delicious cherry recipe!!
Allison Mattina says
Hi, Joyce. Thank you for the kind and detailed review. I am so glad that you enjoyed it!
AG says
this is the perfect cherry dessert! i used frozen cherries and put them in a pot on the stove with the other ingredients.
heated it to a boil, then put it in the pan and put the topping on.
so so yummy!
Allison Mattina says
That’s great to hear! Thanks for taking the time to comment. 🙂
Kiara says
The recipe is really good…I would just cut down on the sugar. The topping on the cherry cobbler came out really sweet.
Allison Mattina says
Thanks for sharing your experience. 🙂
Cathy says
This is fantastic and so easy! I’ve made it twice now since cherries are in season. Thank you for a great recipe.
Allison Mattina says
You’re welcome! I’m glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for stopping by!