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Cherry cobbler in a white bowl with two scoops of vanilla ice cream on top

Old Fashioned Cherry Cobbler Recipe

Nancy Blackstone
Cherry cobbler made with tart cherries in a sweet, golden crust is a fresh taste of summer any time of year!
4.34 from 9 votes
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 10 -12 Servings
Calories 288 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

Filling

  • 6 cups sour cherries pitted
  • ¼ cup flour
  • ¾ cup sugar

Batter

  • ½ cup butter
  • 1 cup flour
  • ¼ cup sugar
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup milk

Topping

  • 1 tablespoon sugar

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Filling

  • Wash, dry, and pit the cherries or prepare frozen cherries. 
  • Place cherries in a mixing bowl and mix with flour and sugar. Set aside.

Batter

  • Place butter in a 9 x 13 baking dish and set in preheated oven just until melted.
  • Mix flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. Add milk and stir until fully combined.
  • Pour the batter into the baking pan with the butter, but do not mix.
  • Distribute cherries evenly over the batter mixture, but do not mix.
  • If desired, sprinkle top with a tablespoon of sugar.
  • Bake 35-40 minutes until crust has risen and is golden brown.
  • Serve cooled and sliced, or warm with ice cream or whipped cream on top.

Nutrition

Calories: 288kcalCarbohydrates: 48gProtein: 3gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 27mgSodium: 235mgPotassium: 236mgFiber: 2gSugar: 33gVitamin A: 376IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 91mgIron: 1mg
Keyword Cherry Pie, cobbler desserts, Easy desserts, fast desserts, mid century desserts, Southern desserts, summer desserts
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