Quick and easy layered Cherry cobbler is ready for the oven in less than 10 minutes and uses common pantry ingredients and a can of premium cherry pie filling. This dessert could not be any easier or taste any better. You will be amazed. Topped with fresh whipped cream or real vanilla ice cream, the end result is pure heaven.
Cobblers are always a huge hit at our house. As a matter of fact, I haven’t met one I didn’t love yet. This recipe, Apple Cobbler, Blackberry Cobbler, and Blueberry Cobbler are just a few of our favorites.
How to make fresh Cherry Cobbler
Preheat the oven and place the butter in the bottom of a 9×9 inch or equivalent size baking dish. Put the dish into the oven and melt the butter. This will only take a few minutes. Once melted, remove the dish from the oven.
Meanwhile, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and ground cinnamon. In a measuring cup, combine the milk and vanilla extract. Add the milk mixture to the flour mixture and stir to combine. Pour the flour mixture over the melted butter in the baking pan, but do not mix them together. Now spoon the cherry pie filling over the flour mixture. Do not mix them together.
Bake for 50-60 minutes or until golden brown. No worries, the dough will rise and blanket all those tart cherries just right. Serve with fresh whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream for the ultimate treat.
Recipe notes and helpful tips
- Keep an eye on the butter in the oven and remove it when it is melted.
- For optimal flavor use premium cherry pie filling. It is well worth the added expenditure.
- If you have the time and the energy, make homemade cherry pie filling. It will be over-the-top delicious, and you can say the whole dish is made from scratch.
- This dessert is delicious with homemade whipped cream or vanilla ice cream
- Serve it warm or at room temperature. I have even enjoyed it cold.
- Store leftovers on the counter for up to 2 days. Then in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 additional days. Reheat in the microwave at reduced power.
- To freeze, first cool completely. Then cover with 2 layers of plastic wrap and place in the freezer on a flat level surface. Freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw in the fridge overnight and reheat in the oven or the microwave at reduced power.
Can I make this cobbler with other fruit?
Yes, swap out the cherry pie filling for apple, peach, blueberry, or strawberry. Or make your own pie filling with fresh fruit in a simple syrup thickened with a bit of cornstarch.
Can I use fresh or frozen cherries?
Yes, but I prefer sour cherries over sweet cherries in my cobbler, but everyone’s preference is unique. For fresh cherries, first pit the cherries and then cook the pitted cherries in a syrup thickened with a little cornstarch. The general rule is to add 4 cups pitted sour cherries, 1/2 cup sugar, 1/4 cup water, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, and 2-3 tablespoons cornstarch to a pan. Bring the mixture to a boil and then simmer until thickened. Then, if desired, add a pinch of salt or 1/4 teaspoon of almond or vanilla extract.
Frozen cherries are already pitted, but because they are frozen and will have slightly more moisture add another tablespoon of cornstarch.
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Easy Cherry Cobbler Recipe
Easy upside down Cherry cobbler is ready for the oven in less than 10 minutes using common pantry ingredients and a can of premium cherry pie filling. Enjoy with fresh whipped cream or with real vanilla ice cream.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: dessert
- Method: bake
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 cup all purpose flour
- 2/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 (21-ounce) can premium canned cherry pie filling
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Place the butter in the bottom of a 9×9 inch or equivalent size baking dish. Put the dish into the oven and melt the butter. Once melted, remove the dish from the oven.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and ground cinnamon. In a measuring cup, combine the milk and vanilla extract. Add the milk mixture to the flour mixture and stir to combine.
- Pour the flour mixture over the melted butter in the baking pan, but do not mix them together. Spoon the cherry pie filling over the flour mixture. Do not mix them together.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes or until golden brown. Serve with fresh whipped cream or a scoop of ice cream for the ultimate treat.
Notes
- Keep an eye on the butter in the oven and remove it when it is melted.
- Use premium cherry pie filling. It is well worth the added expenditure.
- Make homemade cherry pie filling if you have the time and energy. It will be over-the-top delicious, and you can say the whole dish is made from scratch.
- This dessert is delicious with homemade whipped cream or vanilla ice cream
- Serve it warm or at room temperature. I have even enjoyed it cold.
- Store leftovers on the counter for up to 2 days. Then in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 additional days. Reheat in the microwave at reduced power.
- To freeze, first cool completely. Then cover with 2 layers of plastic wrap and place in the freezer on a flat level surface. Freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw in the fridge overnight and reheat in the oven or the microwave at reduced power.
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Sandra
This is such a perfect cobbler!! I couldn’t wait to make it again!
★★★★★
Beth Pierce
Thanks, Sandra! So glad that you liked it!
Marysa
I’ve never made a cherry cobbler before. Great way to use up cherries when we go picking. It is nice to have a variety of cobblers to try out during the year.
Erin
Looks amazingly delicious! Can’t wait to make this!
Celebrate Woman Today
Cherries are so underestimated in their taste and benefits. I love this recipe!
Beth Pierce
I could not agree more!
br
I have many reasons to love this recipe. Its easy, delicious and we can enjoy it in the summer with fresh cherries,
★★★★★
Monidipa Dutta
The step-by-step instructions, accompanied by gorgeous photos, make it seem so easy to make. I can’t wait to give it a try and indulge in its sweet, fruity goodness!
★★★★★
Beth Pierce
Thanks, Monidipa! Enjoy!
Luna S
This looks like it would be a hit in my house, I need to try this out.
Tammy
It’s been ages since I’ve had a cherry cobbler but it looks so good! A perfect and easy recipe for the warmer days ahead!
Berlin
What a great recipe! Everyone loved it and gobbled it all up!
Lavanda
Wow, this cherry cobbler looks absolutely amazing! I love cobbler and I can’t wait to try it out for myself!
Yeah Lifestyle
I love a cherry cobbler and have always wanted to make one. This recipe was tasty and very easy to follow too.
★★★★★
Karen
Cherry cobbler, here I come. I love this recipe. So delicious and easy to make!
Samantha Donnelly
Wow, what a great recipe! We loved it! Served it with Breyer’s real vanilla ice cream.
★★★★★
Lisa
Man, that picture makes my mouth water lol! I will be making this shortly, looks so tasty!
Denise knox
Great recipe, made it twice in a week😁
★★★★★
Beth Pierce
Thanks Denise! So glad that you liked it!
Krystle
The homemade topping is amazing so much better than canned biscuits. I could not stop eating this.
★★★★★
Jacque Hooper
Love a good cobbler and this was no exception! Easily, a new favorite dessert; my whole family loved it!
★★★★★
Samantha
This was fantastic! I’d made peach cobbler and blackberry cobbler, before but why had I never thought to try it with cherries?! This dessert is going on repeat around here…thank you!
★★★★★
Melissa
Your recipe was a huge hit with my family! Cant wait to make it again!
★★★★★
taryne
this cherry cobbler is something that I crave! it is so delicious and I love it!
★★★★★
Eden
This cobbler was amazing! So flavorful and I got to use all my cherries! So good!
★★★★★
Andrea Thueson
This cherry cobbler was so dang good, and it was a breeze to make! My family loved it! Thank you!
★★★★★
Evette
Looks great and I love cherries. But I need to make something with strawberries for a friends birthday. Could I sub strawberries in this recipe?
Beth Pierce
Here is my Strawberry Cobbler Recipe
Selva
This is delicious food for cherry cobbler its to yummy. Thanks for sharing recipes ideas in your blog.
Jennie
Made yesterday -will make again but will drain juice off cherries before cooking and add a little more sugar as our cherries are a little more tart
Sandra
This is so yummy!! My kids couldn’t stop eating it! Totally addictive!
★★★★★
Catalina
Cherry dessert is my favorite summer treat! This cherry cobbler looks so inviting!
★★★★★
Erin
This Cherry Cobbler needs to happen at my house very soon!!
★★★★★
Debi
I love that this is made from scratch. So much tastier than boxed mix. This was delicious; my family loved it.
★★★★★
Erin
I love how easy this is! I just need to find some cherries!
Vikki
This cherry cobbler is delicious! The filling is absolutely amazing
★★★★★
Claire
I love cherries! I’ll add this to my recipe list!
★★★★★
maryanne
Insanely delicious cherry cobbler! I love the subtle notes of cinnamon in this recipe. Can’t wait to make this again!
★★★★★
Gavin
I’d never made a cobbler with cherries before but once I saw this recipe I was inspired – tasted as good as it looks!!
★★★★★
Caitlyn
This cobbler was divine! The cherries added the perfect sweet and tart flavor and it paired well with some vanilla ice cream.
★★★★★
hmw
Don’t tell my mother in law. I liked this better than her cherry pie. Shhhh!
★★★★★
Beth Pierce
I won’t tell if you don’t tell! LOL!
Sara
Adding this to my list of my ‘must try’ recipes! Looks amazing; definitely a dessert worthy of a restaurant!
★★★★★
Biana
This cherry cobbler looks delicious! A perfect summer dessert.
★★★★★