Cherry Cobbler Recipe (fresh or frozen cherries)

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 pounds of cherries, pitted, fresh or frozen
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon lemon zest
• 3 tablespoons (21 grams) cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons (25 grams) granulated sugar
• 1 1/4 cup (150 grams) all-purpose flour
• 1 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt (1/2 teaspoon table salt)
• 10 tablespoon (5 ounces/ 141 grams) unsalted butter, melted and cooled to room temperature
• 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoon (133 grams) packed dark brown sugar
• 1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon (62 grams) granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon almond extract

Instructions

1. 1

   Heat the oven to 350° F (176° C).

2. 2

   Add all the filling ingredients to a 9-inch...: Add all the filling ingredients to a 9-inch square baking dish and stir to mix. Spread the cherries out in the pan into an even layer.

3. 3

   Add all the cobbler topping ingredients to a...: Add all the cobbler topping ingredients to a bowl and stir just until all the dry ingredients are moistened.

4. 4

   Using your fingers, top the cherries with the...: Using your fingers, top the cherries with the cobbler topping, squeezing it together as you do to create some clumps.

5. 5

   Bake the cobbler for 55 - 70 minutes,...: Bake the cobbler for 55 - 70 minutes, until the filling is bubbling all around the edge of the pan. How long your cobbler needs to bake will depend on the temperature of the berries.

6. 6

   Let stand for about 10 minutes before serving....: Let stand for about 10 minutes before serving. Serve in bowls with with a scoop of vanilla ice cream if you like.