Old Fashioned Cherry Cobbler (Cast Iron) Recipe
This Old Fashioned Cherry Cobbler is a classic American dessert featuring a luscious cherry filling topped with a tender biscuit crust, baked to golden perfection in a cast iron skillet. Perfectly sweet and slightly tart, this comforting cobbler is ideal for warm gatherings or cozy nights.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Cherry Filling
- 4 cups fresh or frozen cherries (pitted)
- 1 cup granulated sugar (adjust based on sweetness of cherries)
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch (for thickening)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Biscuit Topping
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter (cold and cubed)
- 1/2 cup milk (or buttermilk)
Instructions
- Prepare Cherry Filling: In a large bowl, combine the pitted cherries, granulated sugar, cornstarch, vanilla extract, and lemon juice. Mix everything well to coat the cherries and allow the mixture to macerate for about 10 minutes, which helps release their juices and thicken the filling.
- Make Biscuit Topping: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt. Cut the cold, cubed unsalted butter into the dry ingredients until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Pour in the milk or buttermilk and stir just until combined, being careful not to overmix to ensure a tender biscuit texture.
- Assemble and Bake: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Pour the cherry filling evenly into a cast iron skillet. Drop spoonfuls of the biscuit dough over the top, covering the cherries partially to allow the fruit to bubble through. Place the skillet in the oven and bake for 30 minutes or until the biscuit topping is golden brown and the cherry filling is bubbling.
- Serve: Remove the cobbler from the oven and allow it to cool slightly before serving. Enjoy it warm, optionally topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an extra indulgent treat.
Notes
- Adjust the sugar quantity depending on the sweetness of your cherries; tart cherries may require more sugar.
- Frozen cherries can be used, but make sure to thaw and drain excess liquid before preparing.
- Using buttermilk instead of regular milk will give the biscuit topping a richer flavor and slightly tangy note.
- For a crispier topping, you can brush the biscuit dough with a little melted butter before baking.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated and reheated gently before serving.
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