Description
Indulge in a classic American dessert featuring luscious, succulent fresh cherries nestled under a buttery, golden-brown crust. This rustic and comforting treat perfectly balances tart fruit flavors with a delicate, tender dough. It is a simple, satisfying dish that is perfect for any gathering, requiring minimal effort to deliver a professional and delicious homemade result that pleases everyone at the table.
Ingredients
4 cups fresh cherries, pitted and halved
0.75 cup granulated sugar (for the cherries)
0.5 cup granulated sugar (for the batter)
1.5 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup whole milk
8 tablespoons butter, melted and cooled
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
Toss the pitted cherries with 0.5 cup of sugar in a mixing bowl until evenly coated.
Transfer the cherry mixture into a greased nine-by-nine inch baking dish.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, remaining 0.5 cup of sugar, and milk until smooth.
Stir the melted butter into the batter until fully combined.
Pour the batter evenly over the cherry layer, spreading to the corners with a spatula.
Bake for 45 minutes or until the topping is a deep golden brown and the fruit is bubbling.
Notes
Ensure all cherries are thoroughly pitted to avoid stems. Using room temperature milk facilitates a smoother batter consistency. If you prefer, substitute whole milk with almond milk. Serve warm, perhaps with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 45
- Category: Trending
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
