George Washington Cherry Cobbler Recipe

Name: George Washington Cherry Cobbler
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Baking & Desserts
Ingredients: 1/2 cup sugar; 2 tablespoons cornstarch; 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 3/4 cup water; 1 package (12 ounces) frozen pitted dark sweet cherries, thawed; 1 tablespoon butter; 1 cup all-purpose flour; 4 tablespoons sugar, divided; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 3 tablespoons shortening; 1/2 cup 2% milk; Ice cream, optional

Servings: persons

1/2 cup sugar
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3/4 cup water
1 package (12 ounces) frozen pitted dark sweet cherries, thawed
1 tablespoon butter
1 cup all-purpose flour
4 tablespoons sugar, divided
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons shortening
1/2 cup 2% milk
Ice cream, optional

1
In a large saucepan, combine the sugar, cornstarch and cinnamon. Stir in water until smooth. Add the cherries and butter. Bring to a boil over medium heat; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Pour into an 8-in. square baking dish; set aside.
2
For topping, in a large bowl, combine the flour, 2 tablespoons sugar, baking powder and salt. Cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in milk just until moistened.
3
Drop by spoonfuls over the cherries; sprinkle with remaining sugar. Bake at 400u00b0 for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm with ice cream if desired.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup sugar, 2 tablespoons cornstarch, 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 3/4 cup water, and more.

Yes, George Washington Cherry Cobbler falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

George Washington Cherry Cobbler

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