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How to Make Magic Cherry Cobbler in Just 30 Minutes

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Ingredients

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  • 4 cups fresh cherries, pitted and halved (or 2 cans cherry pie filling)

  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour

  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar

  • 2 teaspoons baking powder

  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

  • 3/4 cup milk

  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

  • 1/2 teaspoon almond extract (optional, but highly recommended)

  • 1/3 cup additional sugar (for topping)

  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch

  • 1/4 cup boiling water

Instructions

 Prep Cherries & Pan

  • If using fresh cherries, pit and halve them. If using canned cherry pie filling, open and set aside.

  • Spray a 9×9-inch glass baking dish with nonstick spray.

2. Make the Batter

  • In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the melted butter, flour, 3/4 cup sugar, baking powder, salt, milk, vanilla, and almond extract.

  • Spread this batter evenly over the bottom of the prepared pan.

3. Layer Cherries

  • Spread your cherries or cherry pie filling over the batter—don’t stir.

4. Top with “Magic”

  • Mix 1/3 cup sugar and 1 tablespoon cornstarch in a small bowl.

  • Sprinkle this mixture evenly over the cherries and batter.

  • Pour 1/4 cup boiling water over everything (this helps create the magical crust).

5. Bake

  • Bake at 400°F (205°C) for about 25–30 minutes, until the top is puffed, golden, and the fruit bubbles.

  • Cool slightly before serving to let it set up.

6. Serve

  • Serve warm, ideally with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream.

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