How to make

Cherry Cobbler

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Why you'll love it

This cobbler is both sweet and tart from the ripe cherries. And the biscuit topping is buttery and delicious.

Ingredients

For the Cherries – 8 cups pitted sweet cherries thawed and drained if frozen – 1/4 cup brown sugar – 1/4 tspsalt
 – 1 1/2 tsp cornstarch – 1 tsp vanilla extract – 1/4 tsp almond extract – 4 Tbsp fresh lemon juice Biscuit Topping – 2 cups all-purpose flour – 2 tsp baking powder – 1/2 tsp salt – 1/2 cup granulated sugar – 1/2 cup unsalted butter – 1 cup buttermilk – 2 Tbsp unsalted butter – coarse sugar for topping

Step 1

Add the pitted sweet cherries to a large bowl along with the brown sugar, salt, cornstarch, vanilla extract, almond extract, and fresh lemon juice. Stir it all together and transfer the mixture to a 9×13 inch baking dish.

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Step 2

In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, salt, and granulated sugar, then add the cold cubed butter. Cut through the butter using your hands or a pastry cutter. Then add the buttermilk and mix it all with a wooden spoon

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Step 3

Using a medium-sized cookie scoop, dollop scoops of the dough on top of the cherries. Then brush it with melted butter and sprinkle on coarse sugar (optional).

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Step 4

Bake at 370°F for about 35 to 40 minutes, or until the top of the biscuit topping is golden brown. Serve warm.

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