The Best Cherry Cobbler Ever

This is the Best Cherry Cobbler you’ll make. The secret is citrus! This cobbler recipe takes advantage of the natural sweetness of oranges and grapefruit for a mouthwatering dessert.

This warm and comforting dish is made with fresh cherries, a sweet and buttery topping and a hint of cinnamon, creating a delightful treat that is sure to please your taste buds.

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The Best Cherry Cobbler Ever

You can use frozen cherries instead of fresh, or mix in other fruits like blueberries or raspberries for a delicious twist.

The cobbler can also be served with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an extra indulgent treat.

A special thanks to Florida Department of Citrus for this delicious recipe!

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Cobbler Ingredients:

• 4 cups cherries, pitted, juice reserved
• 1/2 cup Florida Orange Juice
• 1 1/2 cups sugar
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 3 tablespoons cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 2 cups Florida Orange segments, seeded
• 1/2 cup Florida Grapefruit segments, seeded

Topping Ingredients:

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 6 tablespoons light brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 large egg, beaten
• 3 tablespoons milk

Citrus Cherry Cobbler Directions:

To make citrus cobbler:

In medium saucepan, combine cherries and reserved juice, orange juice, sugar, lemon juice and cornstarch. Bring to simmer, stirring constantly. Cook 1 minute and remove from heat. Add butter and stir until melted. Cool and add orange segments and grapefruit segments. Pour filling into baking dish or pie pan.

To make topping:

Heat oven to 350 F.

In food processor, combine flour, brown sugar, baking powder and cinnamon. Add butter and pulse until butter is cut into small, pea-sized pieces. Remove flour mixture from food processor and place in mixing bowl.

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Add egg and milk; stir until just combined. Drop topping mixture by tablespoon over filling until almost covered.

Bake until topping is browned and filling is bubbling and hot. Remove from oven and cool slightly before serving.