Cast Iron Cherry Cobbler Recipe
This Cast Iron Cherry Cobbler features a luscious tart cherry filling cooked down in a skillet and topped with a buttery, cinnamon-spiced crumbly cobbler crust. Baked to golden perfection, this classic dessert is perfect for showcasing the sweet-tart flavors of fresh or frozen cherries and comes together easily with pantry staples and a cast iron skillet.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings (or 2 smaller individual skillets) 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Cherry Filling
- 3 cups pitted tart cherries
- 1 cup sugar
- ¼ cup cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon almond extract
Cobbler Topping
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup sugar
- ½ cup butter, cut into cubes
- 1 tablespoon cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Cook the Cherry Filling: Place the pitted tart cherries in a saucepan over medium heat. Cover and cook for 10-15 minutes, stirring frequently to soften the cherries and release their juices.
- Thicken the Filling: In a small bowl, whisk together sugar and cornstarch. Add this mixture along with the almond extract to the saucepan. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for about 2 minutes until the filling thickens. Remove from heat; you can either let the filling cool to use later or continue immediately to the next step.
- Prepare the Skillet: Pour the hot or cooled cherry filling into a large cast iron skillet or divide evenly between two smaller cast iron skillets. Fill the skillet about halfway to prevent overflow during baking.
- Make the Cobbler Topping: In a mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Cut in the cubed butter using a pastry cutter or your fingers until the mixture becomes crumbly and well combined.
- Assemble the Cobbler: Drop spoonfuls of the crumbly topping over the cherry filling, covering the surface but leaving some filling visible.
- Prepare to Bake: Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and place the skillet(s) on top to catch any bubbling cherry filling that may overflow.
- Bake: Bake the cobbler in a preheated 400°F (204°C) oven for 20-25 minutes. Monitor closely; the cobbler is done when the topping turns golden brown.
- Serve: Allow the cobbler to cool slightly before serving. Enjoy warm on its own or with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Notes
- You can use fresh or frozen tart cherries for this recipe; if using frozen, thaw and drain excess liquid first.
- If almond extract is unavailable or undesired, vanilla extract can be a suitable substitute.
- Make sure not to overfill the skillet to avoid filling overflow during baking.
- For a crispier topping, you can sprinkle a little extra sugar on top before baking.
- This cobbler is best enjoyed fresh but can be refrigerated and gently reheated.
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