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Perfect Tart Cherry Bourbon Cobbler Recipe Easy Homemade Flaky Biscuit Topping

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A cozy and sweet cobbler featuring tart cherries with a splash of bourbon and a flaky, buttery biscuit topping. Perfect for casual treats or impressing guests with minimal fuss.

Ingredients

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  • 4 cups fresh tart cherries, pitted (frozen works too—just thaw and drain)
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar (adjust based on cherry sweetness)
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons bourbon (Maker’s Mark preferred)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ¼ teaspoon almond extract (optional)
  • ½ teaspoon freshly grated lemon zest
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, cold and cut into small cubes
  • ¾ cup whole milk or buttermilk
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with butter or nonstick spray.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the pitted tart cherries, sugar, cornstarch, bourbon, vanilla extract, almond extract (if using), and lemon zest. Stir gently to coat evenly and set aside.
  3. In another large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar. Add cold cubed butter and cut into the flour mixture using a pastry cutter or two forks until coarse crumbs with pea-sized bits form.
  4. Pour the milk or buttermilk into the dry mixture and stir gently just until the dough comes together. Avoid overmixing.
  5. Pour the cherry filling into the prepared baking dish and spread evenly. Drop spoonfuls of biscuit dough over the cherries, leaving some gaps.
  6. Bake for 35–40 minutes until the biscuit topping is golden brown and the cherry filling bubbles around the edges. Rotate the dish halfway through baking for even browning.
  7. Let the cobbler cool for about 15 minutes before serving to allow the filling to thicken. Serve warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.

Notes

Keep butter cold for flaky biscuit topping. Avoid overmixing dough to keep biscuits tender. Adjust sugar based on cherry sweetness. Tent with foil if topping browns too quickly. For gluten-free, substitute flour with gluten-free blend. For dairy-free, use coconut oil and almond or oat milk. Bourbon is optional but recommended for flavor.

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