Sweet and Cozy Skillet Cherry Cobbler

Whenever we crave something sweet and cozy in the summer, a homemade cherry cobbler comes to mind. It’s easier to make than you might think! With just a handful of basic ingredients and some fresh cherries, you’ll end up with a dessert that’s perfect for a cozy night.

Skillet Cherry CobblerPhoto byThyme of Season

Sadly, we are noticing that summer cherry season is coming to an end and what better way to say goodbye to the season than with this divine cherry cobbler!

Ingredients You'll Need

To create the perfect cherry cobbler, you need just a few basic ingredients. Here they are:

For the Cherry filling

• 2½ cups cherries fresh, pitted and cut in half
• ½ cup sugar granulated
• 2 tablespoon cornstarch
• 2 tablespoon lemon juice
• ⅛ teaspoon salt

For the Batter

• 1 cup all purpose flour
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• 1 egg
• ¾ cup milk
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• ½ cup butter unsalted, melted, for the skillet

NOTE: You should use a cherry pitter to pit the cherries, otherwise its way too messy, frustrating, and time consuming. You will also need a 12″ cast iron skillet or any 12″ oven-safe skillet will work too.

Skillet Cherry CobblerPhoto byThyme of Season

Steps to Bake Your Cherry Cobbler

Ready to get started? Here are the steps to bake your cherry cobbler:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F.
2. For the Cherry Filling: Add sliced cherries to a saucepan with the sugar, corn starch, lemon juice, and salt. Cook them over medium heat for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
3. For the Batter: In a bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, egg, vanilla extract, and milk, stirring until everything is nice and smooth.
4. Next, melt the butter in a skillet, take it off the heat, and then pour in the batter.
5. Spread the cherry mixture evenly on top of the batter.
6. Bake for about 40 to 45 minutes, or until it’s a nice golden brown.
7. Let cool for about 15-20 minutes before serving.

Serving Suggestions

Let your cherry cobbler cool slightly before serving. It's heavenly on its own, but you can also serve it with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream for an extra touch of flavor.