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!
M E G
Would it be possible to mix the filling ingredients the day before and make the topping before baking the next day? Or would the cherries break down too much?
Allison
Hi! You can make the topping the day before and refrigerate it. You’ll need to bring it to room temp to break it up before adding to the filling (the butter will solidify). I’d wait to mix up the filling until you’re ready to bake it. Enjoy!
Meredith Wright
Soooo good
I love it
Allison
I’m so glad! 🙂
Sheri
This was absolutely fantastic delicious!! Thank you!!
Allison
You’re welcome! I’m glad you enjoyed it.
Terry Anderson
This turned out so good. Everyone loved it but I’m not that crazy about cherries and wonder if it will work with other fruit? Rhubarb and strawberries or fresh peaches?
Allison
Yes! I have a few different varieties here. You can definitely play around with it! 🙂
Bill
Omg you wouldn’t believe it. I tried this with a mix of berries, and it turned out so good.
Jan Clevenger
My fav cobbler recipe by far!! The “sugar cookie” crust and the almond extract make it perfect and a family favorite. I add blueberries to the cherries to add interest & flavor and always make extra crust as I like a lot!! I use frozen cherries from Costco and didn’t fully defrost in the fridge the first time…I learned my lesson as the berries are too soggy if not fully defrosted in advance. I thought letting them sit out while I baked another dessert would be enough but they were so cold they kept refreezing in the silver bowl I used so they were sitting in a block of ice.
Allison
Thanks for taking the time to share your experience. I’m glad you enjoyed it!
Carla
Excellent! The topping is great. My husband raved about the sugar cookie topping! Will definitely make it again.
Allison
That’s great to hear! Thanks for stopping by. 🙂
Teresa
Hi, I just wanted to make sure what kind of cherries we’re talking about. If not using the frozen kind, these are the cherries that I would buy in the produce section of the supermarket, right? This looks like a wonderful recipe and I can’t wait to try it out. My granddaughter has requested that I make something with cherries!
Allison
Yes, that is correct. Make sure they are sweet cherries and be sure to remove the pits. Enjoy!
Kelsey
This was the most incredible cobbler I have ever had. I had frozen cherries that I had pitted from a local orchard last summer, I only had 5 cups of cherries so I used 1 cup of blackberries and this turned out really nice! We also love almond flavoring in our fam so I added double the amount required in the topping. VERY VERY YUM, thank you for a new family favorite:)
Allison
That’s great to hear! Thanks for the kind review. 🙂
Debra
Can you use canned cherries in this recipe??
Allison
I would assume so but I haven’t tried it.
Maryln
If using a 9 x 13′ pan would doubling the recipe be the right measurement to use? I always need a bigger portion than 8 x8″ pan provides.
Allison
Yes, doubling it should work. Enjoy!
Emily R.
Delicious!! The only change I made was to use 5 cups of fresh tart cherries, and it was perfect!! Will definitely make this again soon! 🍒
Allison
I’m so glad! Thanks, Emily!
Veronica
Made this for a graduation party and it was a hit. My husband especially loved it. The “sugar cookie” topping adds just the right amount of crunch. I will definitely try your cobbler recipes for other fruits. Thank you!
Allison
I’m so glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for taking the time to comment. 🙂
Wanda Wilson
Love this recipe!
Allison
That’s great to hear! Thanks for taking the time to comment. 🙂