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.
Spray a 9x9” glass baking dish with cooking spray.
Arrange cherries in the bottom of prepared baking dish.
Cream 3/4 cup 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 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.