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A skillet containing a baked blueberry dessert reminiscent of an old-fashioned cherry cobbler, topped with two scoops of vanilla ice cream. A serving portion has been cut out, and a spoon with some dessert on it rests in the dish. A green striped cloth is in the background.
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5 from 3 votes

Old-Fashioned Cherry Cobbler

Enjoy this old fashioned cherry cobbler made with frozen cherries in a thick and fluffy batter baked in a cast iron skillet for sharing.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time40 minutes
Cool Time30 minutes
Total Time1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 8
Calories: 224kcal
Author: Melissa Griffiths

Equipment

Ingredients 

  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • ⅛ teaspoon fine salt
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 1 teaspoon almond extract
  • 12 ounces frozen, pitted dark sweet cherries
  • Vanilla ice cream, for serving

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 375° F. Butter a 9-inch cast iron skillet or similar size square baking pan 
  • Melt the butter in a small saucepan over low heat. 
  • Combine the sugar, flour, baking powder, and salt in a large mixing bowl. Add the melted butter, milk, and almond extract. Stir with a wooden spoon just until combined. Some lumps are okay. Gently fold in the frozen cherries.
  • Transfer the batter to the prepared pan. Bake for 40-45 minutes until the top is golden and the edges are just starting to brown.
  • Remove from the oven and let cool for 30 minutes before serving warm with vanilla ice cream. 

Notes

  • High-altitude adjustment: decrease the baking powder to 1 ½teaspoon. 
  • Substitute the cherries for an equal amount of any frozen berry. Omit the almond extract and substitute an equal amount of vanilla extract and/or add the zest of a lemon or an orange.
  • Letting the cherries (or berries, if using) thaw will turn the batter purple, so make sure they’re still frozen when you fold them into the batter. 
  • Let the cobbler rest for 15-20 minutes after baking. This allows the filling to set slightly and makes serving easier while still keeping that desirable warm temperature.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 224kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 19mg | Sodium: 155mg | Potassium: 66mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 27g | Vitamin A: 224IU | Calcium: 101mg | Iron: 1mg