Sweet Dark Cherry Cobbler

Sweet dark cherry cobbler is a comforting dessert recipe that’s right for any occasion. Its rich, juicy filling and buttery topping is sure to satisfy.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 35 mins
• Total Time: 55 mins
• Calories: 220 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 3 tablespoons shortening
• 1 (12 ounce) bag frozen pitted dark sweet cherries, thawed
• 0.5 cup milk
• 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.75 cup water
• 0.5 cup white sugar
• 0.25 cup white sugar, divided

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Bake in the preheated oven until topping is golden brown, 30 to 35 minutes.

Step 2

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease an 8-inch square baking dish.

Step 3

Combine 1/2 cup sugar, cornstarch, and cinnamon in a large saucepan; stir in water until smooth. Add cherries and butter; bring to a boil. Cook and stir until thickens, about 2 minutes. Pour filling into the prepared baking dish.

Step 4

Combine flour, 2 tablespoons sugar, baking powder, and salt in a bowl; cut in shortening using a pastry blender until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in milk until topping is just moistened. Drop spoonfuls of topping over cherry filling; sprinkle remaining 2 tablespoons sugar over topping.