Cast Iron Cherry Cobbler
Made with fresh cherries and a buttery cinnamon topping, this Cast Iron Cherry Cobbler bakes until golden and bubbly in a cast iron skillet. Serve it warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an easy homemade dessert everyone will love.
Servings: 6
Calories: 405kcal
Ingredients
Cherry Filling
- 3 cups fresh cherries pitted
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup cornstarch
- ½ tablespoon almond extract
Crumb Topping
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup butter cold and cut into small cubes
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven or smoker to 400°F. Add the cherries to a saucepan and cook over medium heat for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in the sugar, cornstarch, and almond extract. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 3-5 minutes, or until the cherry filling begins to thicken.
- Remove the cherry filling from the heat and pour it into a 10.25-inch cast iron skillet or an 8x8-inch baking dish.
- In a medium bowl, combine the flour, sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Cut in the butter with a pastry blender or two forks until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Sprinkle the topping evenly over the cherry filling.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the cherry filling is bubbling around the edges.
- Allow the cobbler to cool for 10-15 minutes before serving. Enjoy warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream if desired.
Notes
- A 10.25-inch cast iron skillet creates crisp, golden edges, but an 8x8-inch baking dish works just as well.
- Sweet cherries like Bing cherries work best, though tart cherries can be substituted if you increase the sugar slightly.
- Let the cobbler rest for 10-15 minutes before serving so the cherry filling has time to thicken.
- Leftovers can be stored covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or frozen for up to 3 months.
- No cherry pitter? Simply slice each cherry in half with a paring knife and remove the pit by hand.
Nutrition
Calories: 405kcal | Carbohydrates: 67g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 41mg | Sodium: 330mg | Potassium: 164mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 51g | Vitamin A: 517IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 27mg | Iron: 1mg
