A quick cherry cobbler is the perfect way to finish a summer picnic. This recipe pairs the sweet‑tart flavor of cherries with a slightly chewy, crisp topping — exactly what a cobbler should be.
This speedy, tasty cobbler relies on pantry staples and canned pie filling to save time without sacrificing flavor. It’s simple to make, and the family will love it.
When I was a child, my parents had three tart cherry trees in the front yard. We counted the days until the cherries turned red and ripe, dragged out ladders and spent several days picking fruit. We’d fill bowls and paper grocery bags while trying to beat the birds — sometimes we tied old aluminum pie pans to branches to scare them off. The best harvests came in the years a robin nested in the tree; she kept the other birds away.
After picking, we spent hours pitting the tiny cherries on the patio. Mom bagged the pitted fruit for the freezer so we could enjoy the “fruits of our labor” all winter in pies and cobblers.
My mother’s version used a more traditional pie‑crust style topping and was baked in a 9×13 pan — understandable with five hungry children and a husband at the table! This quick cherry cobbler, though, comes together in minutes and uses common baking ingredients most kitchens already have.
Often the only thing you might need to buy is the canned pie filling. I keep a can on hand because it’s also great for topping cheesecakes, pancakes, and other desserts. You never know when pie filling will come in handy!
Make It a Meal:
This is dessert, so serve it as dessert — warm from the oven with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, a dollop of whipped cream, or a splash of heavy cream. If you’re feeling indulgent, skip supper and go straight to dessert.
Variations:
Use any canned fruit pie filling you like. If you prefer fresh or frozen fruit, toss it with 1/2 cup flour and 1/2 cup sugar, spread it in the bottom of the pan, and continue with the recipe in place of the canned filling.
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My grandma also had a clipping for an even faster shortcut: a cobbler made with canned pie filling and boxed cake mix. It’s a true convenience‑cooking classic for busy days.
Quick Cherry Cobbler Recipe
Ingredients:
Margarine or butter, all‑purpose flour, sugar, baking powder, milk, and fruit pie filling
Recipe Directions:
Melt margarine in the baking dish. Combine flour, sugar, baking powder and milk into a batter. Spoon the batter over the melted margarine, then spoon pie filling over the batter. Bake until the top is golden and the cobbler is set. Serve warm.
Quick Cherry Cobbler
Fast and easy, this cherry cobbler makes a family‑pleasing dessert!
Dessert
American
Cherry, Vintage Recipe
Ingredients
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8
TB
(1 stick) Margarine or Butter -
1
cup
Flour -
1
cup
Sugar -
2
tsp
Baking Powder -
3/4
cup
Milk -
20
oz
Fruit Pie Filling
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit.
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Melt margarine in the bottom of an 8×8 inch baking dish.
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In a mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, and baking powder. Stir in milk to form a batter.
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Spoon the batter evenly over the melted margarine.
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Spoon the pie filling over the batter.
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Bake at 325°F for about 50 minutes, then check every 5 minutes until the top is golden and the filling is bubbly. Let cool slightly before serving.
Approximate Nutritional Information:
Servings per recipe: 9. Amount per serving (approx.): Calories 313, Fat 10g, Cholesterol 12mg, Sodium 134mg, Carbohydrates 53g, Protein 2g.
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