Planning a summer barbecue, picnic, or backyard gathering? No classic summer menu is complete without a warm, homemade dessert, and this Old Fashioned Cherry Cobbler is just the thing to sweeten the season! With its golden, buttery crust and juicy cherry filling, this nostalgic treat brings back memories of simple, homemade desserts enjoyed on warm summer evenings.
Whether you're serving it at a cookout, packing it for a picnic, or topping it with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, this easy cobbler is a must-have for your list of go-to summer recipes.
If you have memories of visiting Grandma and helping her pit fresh cherries so she could make Cherry Cobbler for dessert than you are going to love this easy Old Fashioned recipe.
Old fashioned vintage recipes are some of the best recipes. You can't go wrong with recipes that have been around for years and years.
Ah..... the dog days of summer. It seems like the scorching temperatures are still rising here down south. The afternoon thunder showers help cool it off a bit but then the humidity soars.
The only way to get some relief is to make a summer dessert recipe like Old Fashioned Cherry Cobbler. Then I have something to look forward to besides the summer heat and rain.
You can make it with homemade cherry cobbler filling or with store bought canned cherry pie filling.
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This Cherry Cobbler recipe comes from one of my old and dusty vintage cookbooks that was published way back in 1939. I made some adjustments to make it a little more stable.
The cobbler biscuit topping recipe needed a bit more flour than the vintage cobbler recipe called for. It was way too runny. Otherwise this is a delicious not too sweet cobbler biscuit recipe. You could use the cobbler biscuit recipe for any type of cobbler. It would work well for a Blackberry Cobbler also.
This cobbler biscuit topping recipe will work no matter what cobbler flavor you decide to make.
I did use my own home canned cherry cobbler filling to make this Old Fashioned Cherry Cobbler recipe. You know Grandma back in the 40's had to use cherry cobbler filling she canned herself. There weren't cans of cherry pie filling at the corner store.
If you don't want to can your own cherry cobbler and pie filling you can substitute the quart of cherry cobbler for 2 cans of store bought cherry pie filling instead.
Old Fashioned Cherry Cobbler Ingredients
Cobblers are heartwarming classic desserts that never fail to delight, A simple mix of basic ingredients that each bring something special to the table. Allow me to share the magic behind each of these components and how they come together to create this timeless dessert.
- Homemade Cherry Cobbler Filling or 2 cans cherry pie filling: Ah, the crown jewel of cobbler! This rich, fruity filling sets the stage for this nostalgic summer treat. Opting for a pre-made filling not only saves us precious time but guarantees a full-flavored base that sings with consistency and quality. The cherries offer a juicy burst that beautifully balances the soft, yielding dough above.
- All-purpose flour: Flour ensures our dough is just sturdy enough to hold its shape yet promises to melt in your mouth with flaky tenderness once it emerges from the oven.
- Granulated sugar: A sprinkle of sugar sweetens the dough, enhancing the cherries’ natural tartness. It’s our little secret to getting that irresistibly crisp, golden sheen on top.
- Baking powder: The magical puff maker, baking powder helps the biscuit topping to rise just enough.
- Salt: Just a pinch helps balance the sweetness and the depth of flavors.
- Ground cinnamon: Adds a whisper of warmth to the flavor of cherries, infusing the cobbler with a spice-kissed richness that's subtle.
- Cold butter: Cold butter, worked into the flour mixture, becomes the secret to achieving that, flaky perfection. It lends a richness that makes the biscuit topping tender.
- Whole Milk: Milk brings the dough together, ensuring it’s just moist enough to be manageable yet promises a tender bite.
- Large egg: Egg does wonders, enriching the dough with moisture and fat for that beautiful, rich color and a binding that holds the perfect cobbler crust together.
Every single ingredient in our beloved cherry cobbler has a role, a purpose in the grand scheme of things, coming together in a symphony of flavors and textures that wrap you in comfort and satisfaction. It's more than just a dessert; it's a testament to the joy of simple, lovingly prepared treats.
Directions
- Preheat oven to 400 F. degrees.
- Pour the cherry cobbler filling into a baking pan, set aside. I used an 9 inch round baking pan.
- Sift the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt and cinnamon into a bowl.
- Cut the butter into the dry ingredients until coarse crumbs form. Set aside.
- In a separate small bowl slightly beat the egg and add the milk.
- Pour the milk and egg into the bowl with the dry ingredients. Mix until just moistened.
- Drop by spoonfuls over the cherry cobbler filling.
- Bake for 18 to 22 minutes or until the cobbler topping is golden brown and cooked through the center.
- Makes 5- 6 servings depending on how large you make the mounds of biscuit topping.
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Old Fashioned Cherry Cobbler
Ingredients
- 32 oz. Cherry Cobbler Filling or 2 cans cherry pie filling
Cherry Cobbler Biscuits
- 1 ½ cup flour
- 2 tablespoon sugar
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ cup cold butter
- ¼ cup milk
- 1 large egg (slightly beaten)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 F. degrees.
- Pour the cherry cobbler filling into a baking pan, set aside. I used an 9 inch round baking pan.
- Sift the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt and cinnamon into a bowl.
- Cut the butter into the dry ingredients until coarse crumbs form. Set aside.
- In a separate small bowl slightly beat the egg and add the milk.
- Pour the milk and egg into the bowl with the dry ingredients. Mix until just moistened.
- Drop by spoonfuls over the cherry cobbler filling.
- Bake for 18 to 22 minutes or until the cobbler topping is golden brown and cooked through the center.
- Makes 5- 6 servings depending on how large you make the mounds of biscuit topping.
Video
Recipe Expert Tips
- Make blackberry, peach or apple cobbler by changing the fruit pie filling.
- Cobbler topping is an old fashioned drop biscuit that is a one bowl recipe.
Nutrition
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Here is a no pectin refrigerator Cherry Jam recipe for those want to enjoy cherry jam but don't want to fuss around with canning.
Kat (The Baking Explorer)
Such a classic dessert, it looks so yummy!