This amazing Cherry Cobbler is loaded with juicy cherries and a melt-in-your-mouth sugar cookie topping. A combination of vanilla and almond extracts complement the cherries wonderfully. Use fresh or frozen cherries and make this delicious dessert year round.
Oh, hi. Yes, I’m here with another cobbler. This is cobbler number five (see: Apple Cobbler, Peach Cobbler, Blueberry Cobbler, and Blackberry Cobbler). There are very few things that I love more than a warm fruit dessert topped with vanilla ice cream. So, the cobbler obsession continues. Let’s make Cherry Cobbler!
Recipe overview
Cherry filling: A combination of cherries (fresh or frozen), sugar, flour, lemon juice, vanilla, and almond extracts.
Cobbler topping: This is our favorite cobbler topping. It’s a cross between a sugar cookie and a buttery biscuit. Stir together flour, sugar, salt, and baking powder. Add melted butter and vanilla and stir until well combined. No need for a mixer; this topping comes together in one bowl in just about a minute.
Assembly: Scoop the cherry filling into an 8×8 baking dish. Press pieces of the topping between your fingers and scatter the pieces on top of the cherries.
Bake: Bake the cobbler for about 35-40 minutes, until the cherries are bubbling around the edges and the topping is beginning to turn light golden brown.
Why you’ll love this recipe
Flavor: Juicy cherries with a hint of vanilla and almond are complemented by a buttery sugar cookie topping.
Ease: This recipe comes together quickly and easily. Stir up the cherries in one bowl, the topping in another, and add them to the baking dish. You don’t need an electric mixer or any fancy equipment.
The BEST cobbler topping: This topping bakes up sweet and buttery and it practically melts in your mouth. It adds a bit of crunch that contrasts wonderfully with the soft fruit.
Make it year round: This recipe is equally delicious with fresh or frozen cherries. I still love serving it in the summer (because cherries are so “summery”), but feel free to enjoy it any time.
Recipe tips
- If using frozen cherries you will want to thaw them. If you try to bake the cobbler with cherries that are still frozen, the topping will get dark before the fruit gets soft and bubbly. I recommend thawing the cherries in the refrigerator for several hours before assembly.
- Drain the excess liquid from thawed frozen cherries.
- Allow the cobbler to cool on a wire rack for 20 minutes. The juices will thicken up a bit as it cools.
- Serve the cobbler warm with vanilla ice cream.
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Recipe
Cherry Cobbler
Ingredients
Filling:
- 5-6 cups sweet cherries, pitted, fresh or frozen thawed (see note)
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon 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 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.
Tried this recipe?Leave a comment and rating below!
Lisalia
Bursting with flavor and so easy to make… especially with the fresh cherries from my tree in the back yard. Thanks for such an easy recipe! My family LOVED IT!
Allison
That’s great to hear! Thanks for stopping by. 🙂
Gina
This was beyond delicious! It disappeared so fast. Everyone loved it!
Allison
I’m so glad!
Ann
This was so great! Used fresh cherries and because I wanted to make this recipe, I bought a cherry pitter! I may have to make double the topping the next time as it was so good. Thanks for such a good recipe!
Allison
I’m so glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for stopping by. 🙂
Tabitha
Made this instead of cherry pie for Thanksgiving. Wow!! This is my new go-to cherry dessert.
Allison
I’m glad you enjoyed it!
Jill Geen
Can you use sour cherries? If so how much increase in sugar?
Thank you
Jill geen
Allison
I’m not sure. Maybe double? I haven’t tried it, so I can’t say for sure.
Ruth Harris
Made this yesterday, it was excellent and so easy! I usually make a desert on Sunday and there are leftovers. Not with this recipe, not a crumb was left!!
Allison
I’m glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for taking the time to comment. 🙂
Chelle
Oh so good! My family’s favorite cobbler so far…… we did it with cherry. Going to try maybe blueberry or blackberry next. I’ll bet blackberry will be delicious, too!!
Allison
I’m glad you enjoyed it!
Marcia Lee
I made this recipe for a family picnic with fresh-picked tart pie cherries. Instead of the 1/4 c sugar in the filling, I used about 1 cup for the 8X8 pan. Everyone raved and wanted seconds! (It’s a good thing I doubled the recipe and put it in a 9X13 pan 🙂
John Amoni
It is definitely a 5 Star recipe. It is easy, simple, quick and delicious! I made this for dessert on July 4th for a family gathering and it received rave reviews as the family polished off the entire dish. I did use frozen montmorency(Sour) cherries which I prefer.
Allison
Thanks for sharing your experience. I’m glad you enjoyed it.
Karen
Made this for my family tonight and it was so amazing! I didn’t have almond extract but it was still delicious. I look forward to making it again – and so does my family!
Allison
That’s great to hear! Thanks for stopping by. 🙂