Polenta Cherry Cobbler Recipe

Name: Polenta Cherry Cobbler
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3/4 cup buttermilk; 3 tablespoons polenta or cornmeal; 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract; 1 cup all-purpose flour; 1 cup plus 6 tablespoons granulated sugar; 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder; 1/8 teaspoon salt; 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch dice; 6 cups pitted sour cherries; 1 teaspoon grated orange zest; 1/4 teaspoon ground star anise (optional); 1 1/2 tablespoons crystallized sugar or crushed sugar cubes

Servings: persons

3/4 cup buttermilk
3 tablespoons polenta or cornmeal
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup plus 6 tablespoons granulated sugar
2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/8 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch dice
6 cups pitted sour cherries
1 teaspoon grated orange zest
1/4 teaspoon ground star anise (optional)
1 1/2 tablespoons crystallized sugar or crushed sugar cubes

1
In a medium bowl, whisk the buttermilk with the polenta and vanilla and set aside for 30 minutes.
2
Preheat the oven to 400.
3
In a large bowl, combine the flour, 6 tablespoons of the granulated sugar, the baking powder and the salt.
4
Cut or rub in the butter until the mixture resembles coarse meal.
5
Slowly stir in the buttermilk mixture to form a loose wet dough; do not overmix.
6
In a shallow 1 1/2- to 2-quart baking dish, toss the cherries with the orange zest, star anise and the remaining 1 cup of granulated sugar.
7
Drop spoonfuls of the topping over the cherries and sprinkle with the crystallized sugar.
8
Set the dish on a baking sheet and bake for about 45 minutes, or until the topping is golden.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3/4 cup buttermilk, 3 tablespoons polenta or cornmeal, 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract, 1 cup all-purpose flour, and more.

Yes, Polenta 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.

Polenta Cherry Cobbler

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