Let’s make an easy cherry cobbler with canned cherries or fresh with a homemade batter tonight! Our Cherry Cobbler with Cake Mix was so popular but closer to homemade is always better if you have the time so let’s bake in the oven for dessert.
This is what to make with canned cherries this weekend. Simple to make with other fruit as well, or mixed together it is a sweet treat eaten warm. Pure comfort food and a Southern favorite. (affiliate links present)
Canned Cherry Pie
Years ago we made a Fresh Tart Cherry Crisp after picking a bunch right off of the tree. Those needed quite a bit of sugar added to them, and had an oat topping. This time we used canned cherries but you could grab a bag of Bing cherries from the store too.
What’s the easiest way to pit fresh cherries?
This is the most efficient and easiest tool for pitting cherries. Simply place the cherry in the pitter and squeeze the handle to push the pit out. It’s a good investment if you pit cherries often. If you don’t have a pitter, you can bend a large paper clip into an S shape. Insert one end of the paper clip into the stem hole of the cherry and push it out.
Table of contents
- Canned Cherry Pie
- What is a cobbler, and what are some easy recipes?
- What is cherry cobbler made of?
- Bisquick Cherry Cobbler
- What’s the difference between a cherry pie and a cobbler?
- Can I use frozen cherries instead of fresh?
- Can I use canned cherries instead of fresh?
- How do I make a cherry pie with cherry pie filling?
What is a cobbler, and what are some easy recipes?
A cobbler is a traditional dessert that consists of a fruit filling topped with a biscuit like dough. Known for its rustic and comforting qualities. They have a more casual and homey appearance compared to more structured desserts like pies. Often served warm, enjoyed on their own or with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, whipped cream, or custard.
What is cherry cobbler made of?
- Fresh or canned pitted cherries are best
- Lemon juice
- Cornstarch will act as a thickener
- Sugar will sweeten the tart fruits up
- Mix flour, sugar baking powder for topping
- Cold butter is best when you freeze the stick and grate on a cheese grater
- Milk will help make the batter we made for the top crust instead of a crumble
Bisquick Cherry Cobbler
We have made it with this yellow box of baking mix at times too. You would want to follow our Bisquick Blackberry Cobbler instructions but swap out the fruit, or use half and half! You only need sugar, butter and milk other than these two ingredients to make it in a pie pan which makes for a really easy treat.
What’s the difference between a cherry pie and a cobbler?
A cherry pie typically has a double crust, a bottom and a top. The top can be a full sheet of dough, a lattice, pour the batter on top only like Upside Down Cherry Pie, or even cut out shapes. Cobbler has a more casual, rustic crust. Instead of a traditional pie, and are topped with dollops of biscuit dough, cake batter, or a crumbly mixture. The topping is usually spooned or dropped over the fruit filling.
Can I use frozen cherries instead of fresh?
Yes, you can use frozen cherries instead of fresh cherries in most recipes, including pies and cobblers. It’s generally a good idea to thaw them first. Place them in a colander over a bowl to catch any juices. Thawing helps reduce excess moisture so it doesn’t get soggy. Frozen fruit can sometimes be a bit more tart too, so you might need to add a bit more sugar to adjust for that.
Can I use canned cherries instead of fresh?
Yes, you can make canned cherry cobbler like this. It is different than pie filling as there is not a sweet “goo” sauce inside but still sweeter than fresh. There is typically a sweetener in the can and almost always will be already pitted which is helpful. If you don’t want any added liquid into your recipe you’d want to drain it before adding.
How do I make a cherry pie with cherry pie filling?
Yes, just empty into a pie baking dish with our Pour Over Top Pie Crust and bake until golden brown. That is the easiest of them all with a scoop of ice cream y’all……
It is looser than a cake, with typically an oat mixture baked on top. A bit like pie filling with crumbled cookies on top it is best served warm with ice cream on top. Don’t expect to get served a clean slice, it is meant to be messy and scooped out of the casserole dish.
I would make a cake, cookies or cobbler with cherries that are over-ripe since texture isn’t as important and you actually want them to be soft anyway when in baked goods. You could cook with some pectin to make homemade jam with them too.
You can use any non-dairy milk such as soy, oat, or rice milk based on your preference. Coconut oil works well instead of butter or you can use a plant based vegan butter alternative. Make sure it is cold good if using to make the topping.
Easy Cherry Cobbler
Equipment
- 1 9×13 pan
- 2 bowls
Ingredients
- 1.5 c cherries, canned is best, pitted
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 1 c all purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 3 oz butter, cold
- 1/2 c milk
- 4 tbsp sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla bean paste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375 F. Place pitted cherries with sugar, cornstarch, and lemon juice in a bowl. Mix the ingredients for the filling and place on the bottom of 9×13 or similar size baking dish. (if you want it thicker use 9×9")
- Mix flour, baking powder and sugar together. Place in a blender and add cold cubed butter. Grind for 30 seconds until crumbly. Add half of the milk and vanilla to the crumbs. Start stirring. Add milk as you stir to get a fairly thick dough.
- Spoon portions of batter into a cobbler baking pan. Put it in the oven. Bake for about 25-30 minutes or until lightly browned. Serve warm with ice cream on top.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
