National Cherry Cobbler Day (May 17)Old-Fashioned Cherry Cobbler

Ingredients:

For the filling:

4 cups fresh or frozen pitted cherries

1/2 cup granulated sugar

1 tbsp lemon juice

2 tbsp cornstarch

1/2 tsp vanilla extract

For the cobbler topping:

1 cup all-purpose flour

1/2 cup sugar

1 1/2 tsp baking powder

1/2 tsp salt

1/2 cup unsalted butter (cold, cubed)

1/2 cup milk

1/2 tsp almond extract (optional)

Instructions:

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).

In a saucepan, combine cherries, sugar, lemon juice, cornstarch, and vanilla. Cook over medium heat until thickened (5–8 minutes). Pour into a baking dish.

In a bowl, whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Cut in butter until crumbly. Add milk and almond extract; stir until just combined.

Drop spoonfuls over cherry mixture.

Bake for 30–35 minutes until golden brown and bubbly.

Let cool slightly and serve warm with vanilla ice cream.