Cherry Cobbler Recipe (Fresh or Frozen)

Cherries are one of my all-time favorite fruits to make into a cobbler. The steaming hot cherry filling, fresh out of the oven, is as pleasing to the eyes as it is to the tastebuds! Combine that with the biscuit topping of a cobbler and a scoop of ice cream, and you’ve got an absolute winner, no doubt.

In this recipe of cherry cobbler, you can easily use either fresh or frozen cherries. Why wait for summer to have cherry cobbler? Use fresh cherries in the summer and frozen cherries during the holidays. Either way, we’ve got you covered!

What is Cherry Cobbler?

Cherry cobbler is an easy dessert that features a rich cherry filling topped with a crumbly biscuit topping. It’s a close cousin to pies, crumbles, and crisps. The ease of making the biscuit topping and the flavor and texture from the biscuit is what makes this cobbler special.

• Taste: The taste of cherry cobbler is best described as a dense and sweet cherry filling topped with a buttery sweet biscuit. Add a scoop of ice cream on top and you’ve added a whole new dimension of cold, sweet, and refreshing!
• Texture: The texture of cherry cobbler is soft and gooey on the inside and flakey on top.
• Time: This cherry cobbler only takes about 1 hour and 5 minutes to complete from start to finish. Best part? You can prepare it ahead of time and put it in the oven for an effortless, fresh, and warm dessert right when you need it.

Cherry Variations

Cherry cobbler is a dessert that is all about that rich, red cherry filling. One of the best parts of this dessert? You can use almost any kind of cherries. Here’s a list of options to use up all your cherries.

• Fresh cherries: Most fresh cherries sold in the US are either sweet cherries or tart cherries. We recommend sweet cherries, as cherry cobbler is all about the sweetness. However, if you do use tart cherries, consider adding more sugar to the filling to compensate for the sourness.
• Frozen cherries: If you’re choosing frozen cherries, thaw the cherries completely and drain any extra juice prior to making the filling. Too much juice affects baking time and can make the filling too runny in the end.
• Canned cherry filling: In a pinch, grab a can of cherry pie filling. Make sure to pick a good canned variety because the majority of the cobbler flavor comes from the filling. Be prepared though, canned filling often has more liquid than fresh cherries and may make the cobbler more runny.

How to Make Cherry Cobbler

With cherry cobbler, there is no need to slave away for hours to get a flavor-packed dessert. You’ll be amazed at how easy it is to make! Here’s a general guide to help you start on your cherry cobbler.

• Make the filling: Combine cherry filling ingredients together and set aside.
• Combine dry ingredients: To make cobbler topping, start by combining dry ingredients together.
• Cut cold butter: Cut cold butter and combine with dry ingredients.
• Stir in wet ingredients: Combine buttermilk with vanilla extract. Add it to the flour mixture. Stir to combine, not over-mixing. It is ok for the mixture to be lumpy.
• Fill baking dish with filling: Place cherry filling on the bottom of a baking dish.
• Add the topping: Coat cherry filling with topping mixture and sprinkle with more sugar.
• Bake: Bake uncovered until the top is golden brown. Serve while hot and bubbly. Pair it up with some ice cream for that heavenly flavor.

Tips For Making the “Best” Cherry Cobbler

Who said you can’t have the best cherry cobbler the first time you make it? These tips will ensure your cobbler will be the epitome of perfection on your first go!

• Remove pits from cherries: Nobody likes biting into a delicious piece of cherry cobbler only to find that the cherry pits are still in the filling! If you are pitting fresh cherries, use a Cherry Pitter Tool to make it a breeze.

• Prepare your baking pan: This cherry cobbler will bake best in a 9 to 11 inch skillet or baking pan. This will help ensure the best cherry filling to biscuit topping ratio in every bite.
• Cold ingredients are the key: When combining ingredients, make sure the butter, flour, and buttermilk are as cold as possible. Place the flour into the freezer for about 10 min before starting the recipe. The cold ingredients help make the cobbler topping flaky!
• Don’t overcrowd the topping: Leave space between the spoonfuls of the topping mixture to allow the steam to escape the filling when baking. This will help the cherry filling caramelize rather than bake into a soggy, soft mess.
• Don’t precook cherry filling: If you like a little bit more texture to the cherry filling in the crumble, don’t precook the filling. If you prefer a less textured or softer cherry filling, simmer the filling in a saucepan on medium low heat for a few minutes before adding to a baking dish.
• Halve the cherries (optional): If you prefer to have small pieces of cherries in your filling rather than whole cherries, halve the cherries prior to mixing the filling.

Serving Cherry Cobbler

Cherry cobbler is served best after allowing it to cool slightly. As it cools, the cherry filling solidifies slightly but is still warm enough to have the best fresh flavor and texture. Serve the cobbler with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream. The pairing of rich and warm cherry cobbler with cold refreshing ice cream will be your #1 dessert craving from now on!

Make-ahead, Storage, and Reheating Tips

Cherry cobbler is best enjoyed right away, but it can easily be prepared ahead of time and stored for enjoyment later!

• Making ahead: Don’t want to think about how to prepare dinner and dessert at the same time? We’ve got you covered! Prepare the cobbler several hours beforehand, place it in the refrigerator, and then bake right before serving.
• Storing: Place cooled leftover cobbler covered in the fridge for up to 3 days, but we’re positive you won’t have any left after one day! 🙂
• Reheating: This cherry cobbler can be enjoyed cold, but if you prefer warm, reheat in the oven at 375° for about 20 minutes or until warmed through.

Do You Still Have Leftover Cherries?

Do you still have more cherries than you know what to do with, even after making the cherry cobbler? We have some ideas for you.

• Freeze Cherries: Freeze the extra cherries by first washing and removing the stems and pits.Spread the cherries in a single layer on a cookie sheet lined with wax paper and freeze. Once they are frozen, transfer them into freezer bags. Now you have cherries ready to go for your next cherry cobbler!
• Can Cherries: Canned cherries can last a very long time. Here is a family favorite recipe for Canned Cherries. Use it later in our “must try” Drunken Cherry Cake!

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Recipe

Cherry Cobbler Recipe (Fresh or Frozen)

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Servings

6 servings

Prep Time 20 minutes mins

Cook Time 45 minutes mins

Total Time 1 hour hr 5 minutes mins

Recipe contributed by: Natalya Drozhzhin

This quick and easy cherry cobbler is loaded with a rich and juicy cherry filling and topped with a crumbly crust. It's sure to become your favorite dessert year round!

Ingredients

Cherry Cobbler Filling

• 4 cup cherries pitted
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 3 tbsp corn starch
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 1 tbsp lemon juice

Cobbler Topping

• 1 1/2 cups all purpose flour cold
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 2 tsp baking powder
• 1/4 tsp baking soda
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter cold
• 1 tbsp vanilla extract
• 1 cup buttermilk cold
• 3 tbsp granulated sugar for the topping

US Units – Metric

Instructions

Cobbler Filling

• Combine all the filling ingredients together in a bowl. Set aside.
  

Cherry Cobbler Topping

• In a medium size bowl combine together flour, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
  
• Grate or cut in cold butter into the flour mixture. Combine together until it resembles course crumbles.
  
• Combine buttermilk with vanilla extract. Add it to the the flour mixture and stir to combine it together. The mixture may be lumpy and thats ok.
  
• Place cherry filling on the bottom of the 9-10 inch pan.
  
• Top it off with 6-8 spoonfuls of dough mixture. Sprinkle with the sugar.
  
• Bake at 375F for about 40-45 minutes or until the top is golden brown. Serve while it's hot and bubbly.
  

Nutrition Facts

Cherry Cobbler Recipe (Fresh or Frozen)

Amount Per Serving

Calories 442 Calories from Fat 90

% Daily Value*

Fat 10g15%

Saturated Fat 6g30%

Trans Fat 0.3g

Polyunsaturated Fat 1g

Monounsaturated Fat 2g

Cholesterol 25mg8%

Sodium 191mg8%

Potassium 447mg13%

Carbohydrates 85g28%

Fiber 3g12%

Sugar 54g60%

Protein 6g12%

Vitamin A 361IU7%

Vitamin C 7mg8%

Calcium 131mg13%

Iron 2mg11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.