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Magic Cherry Cobbler | Can't Stay Out of the Kitchen | this spectacular #dessert is magical! It has a layer of fresh #cherries, topping sprinkled with sugar & finally boiling water poured over top before baking. All the ingredients come together magically in a heavenly #cherrycobbler #recipe.

Magic Cherry Cobbler

Teresa Ambra
Magic Cherry Cobbler is truly magical! This dessert is layered with fresh cherries, topping, sugar & then boiling water is poured over top before baking. It magically transforms into the most scrumptious and delectable cherry cobbler ever! This is a fabulous dessert during the summer when fresh cherries are in season.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine Southern
Servings 9
Calories 322 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 9x9" glass baking dish
  • 1 cherry pitter or sharp knife to pit cherries
  • 1 medium mixing bowl
  • 1 electric mixer
  • 1 wooden spoon
  • 1 small bowl to put pitted cherries in
  • measuring cups
  • measuring spoons

Ingredients
  

  • 4 cups fresh cherries pitted and halved
  • 1 stick unsalted butter softened (1/2 cup)
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp. vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp. almond extract
  • 3/4 cup half-and-half
  • 1 cup UNBLEACHED all-purpose flour (Bleached flour toughens baked goods)
  • 1/8 tsp. sea salt
  • 1 tsp. baking powder
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tbsp. cornstarch
  • 1/4 cup boiling water

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 375°.
  • Pit and halve cherries.
  • Set aside.
  • Spray a 9x9” glass baking dish with cooking spray.
  • Arrange cherries in the bottom of prepared baking dish.
  • Cream 3/4 cup granulated sugar, butter, almond extract and vanilla in a mixing bowl with an electric mixer until smooth.
  • Add half-and-half, flour, salt and baking powder and continue mixing with mixer until creamy.
  • Spread batter evenly over the cherries in baking dish.
  • In a small bowl, combine ½ cup granulated sugar and cornstarch.
  • Sprinkle the sugar mixture evenly over the batter.
  • Pour the boiling water over top.
  • Make sure all of the sugar is covered with water and no dry spots remain.
  • Bake at 375° for 40-45 minutes.
  • Cool slightly before serving.
  • Serve with ice cream or non-dairy whipped topping.

Notes

NOTE: Pat the cherries dry with paper towels before putting in prepared baking dish.
 
NOTE: Preparation time will be reduced if you have a cherry pitter.
 
NOTE: You can substitute canned cherries for fresh cherries in the recipe. But you will need to rinse, drain and pat the cherries dry before using. You will probably need about 3 cans to get the right volume for the recipe.
 
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Nutrition

Calories: 322kcalCarbohydrates: 51gProtein: 3gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.4gCholesterol: 34mgSodium: 99mgPotassium: 183mgFiber: 2gSugar: 37gVitamin A: 425IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 67mgIron: 1mg
Keyword cherries, cherry dessert, dessert
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