Cherry Cobbler
Nothing says summertime quite like cherry cobbler.
This is our first summer in our new house and we’ve been working a lot in our yard on the weekends. About a month ago while we were out there, much to our surprise, Mr. Wishes and I learned that we had fruit trees right in our backyard. It was the fall when we bought our house, so we didn’t really pay attention to what kind of trees we had. It was a happy surprise when our three fruit trees starting blooming this summer! We have a cherry tree, a plum tree (at least that’s what it’s looking like so far), and a peach tree. Mr. Wishes’ exact words when he discovered the cherry tree were, “I’m in heaven”. That guy loves his cherries.
I made this cobbler with our fresh-picked cherries from our tree. I didn’t follow a recipe and kind of just improvised as I went so I was a little nervous how it would turn out but it came out really good. As you can see, the crust was nice and golden on top, soft but not soggy at all. This is an excellent way to use up your fresh cherries! It does require a little work to pit the cherries, but nothing major, and the ingredients are probably things you already have on hand.
The cobbler is very good warm or cold (if you find you have leftovers). I like it best when it has been out of the oven for about 20-30 minutes and is still slightly warm, then served plain or with vanilla ice cream on top. Leftovers can be stored covered in the refrigerator for 1-2 days after baking.
Enjoy!
Our cherry tree in our backyard!
INGREDIENTS:
3 tablespoons butter, melted
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 cup milk
3/4 cup white sugar
1 and 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch
3/4 cup boiling water
3 1/2 cups fresh cherries, pitted (you can also use frozen, mine were sweet cherries)
3/4 cup additional white sugar
DIRECTIONS:
Mix 3/4 cup sugar, butter or margarine, flour, salt, baking powder, and milk together. Place pitted cherries in the bottom of a 9 inch square pan. Spread dough over cherries.
In a small bowl, combine the other 3/4 cup sugar and cornstarch. Stir in boiling water. Pour mixture over the dough.
Bake at 350 degrees F for 45 minutes. Serve warm!
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You did not 🙁 Sorry
Love your cherry tree! We just planted two peaches, two apples and two pears hoping they will produce! I have yet to make any kind of cobblers this season! I need to get on it!
I would love a pear tree! Too cool!
Lucky you! We went blueberry picking yesterday morning and that led me to say to the hubs, “Let’s plant cherry trees in our yard!” Somehow, in my mind that made sense. This cobbler looks yummy. Are you using sour or sweet cherries?
They were sweet cherries! I should put that in my recipe – thanks!
What a nice surprise. Take care of the trees and they will bless you many times over.
Awww thank you, Nana!
I want fruit trees! Pretty jealous of all that yummy fruit you will be getting!
This cobbler looks great, with the fork/plate picture, you are making my belly so hungry!
It was definitely a fun little surprise! Thanks, Pamela!
I would do anything for a cherry tree! Seriously, they are my favorite thing in the world. This cobbler looks incredibly delicious too.
Thanks, Christina! My husband was pretty excited about the cherry tree!
That looks perfect!
Thank you!
How lucky you are and how fun it must be to have your very own cherry tree. I don’t think I’ve ever made a cherry cobbler but have made a peach one and loved it. I’m sure yours is extra delicious since the cherries are so incredibly fresh and picked by you. I wish I lived close by, I’d invite myself over for a slice.
Haha Vicki!! It’s definitely cool having our very own cherry tree. I’d never made a cherry cobbler before this, either.
What a sweet surprise! I would dream to have a fruit tree in my yard. Those cherries look awesome. What a great way to turn those cherries into a cobbler! 🙂
It sure was a great surprise! Thanks, girl!
What a nice discovery to have fruit trees in your backyard! Cherries is my favorite fruit. I can eat a lot of it! 😀 This cherry cobbler sounds fabulous Ashley. And you’re right, I have all the ingredients except cherry and cherry pitter. 🙂 Have a great rest of the week!
Cherries are my hubby’s favorite! I hope you have a great week, too!
I am indescribably jealous of your fruit trees! I’m so glad you made a cobbler with sweet cherries. All the recipes I see in my cookbooks call for sour cherries and I can never find those (plus who wants sour cherries?). Your cobbler looks amazing!
Yes, SWEET cherries are the best! Thanks, Lindsey!
You are SO lucky to have a cherry tree in your backyard! I want cherries at my fingertips! And of course, cherry cobbler. I LOVE cobblers!
Yeah it’s awesome! It’s a small tree so I’ll have to wait til next year for more now 🙂
Wonderful looking cobbler!
Thank you!
How wonderful to have your own fruit trees!! I plan to plant some one day…. This pie looks awesome!!
Thanks, Jocelyn!!
This is one of my favorite desserts and yours is perfect, Ashley! So summery!
Thanks, Georgia! I love cobblers, too 🙂
Would you believe I’ve never had cherry cobbler? It’s such a classic, too! I did make a blueberry cobbler recently with some of the blueberries we picked. 🙂
What??!! You need to get on that ASAP!
What a gorgeous photo of your cherry tree! You’re so lucky to have that in your backyard! My husband Chris’s favorite is cherries, too, so I’ll have to Pin this one 🙂
Thanks, Jen. My hubby took that picture of the cherry tree with his phone!
Oh that looks so good, Ashley! I think everything tastes better when using homegrown ingredients. More of an authentic feel, right? Great recipe (:
Thanks, Monica! Yes, very true – more authentic!
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OH WHAT A MARVELOUS RECIPE! ! Very anxious to make it quick while the sweet cherries are plentiful in the grocery stores (I don’t have a tree in my backyard! LOL) I only wish the nutritional facts followed your recipes, as I have CHF w/many food restrictions.
Thanks for sharing! !