Classic Cherry Cobbler Recipe: A Delicious Homemade Dessert

Cherry Cobbler

YIELD Makes 8 servings

The "cobbled" or bumpy appearance of the rich biscuit topping gives this favorite fruit dessert its unique name.

INGREDIENTS

1 cup all-purpose flour 3/4 cup sugar, divided 2 tablespoons nonfat dry milk powder 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/4 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 7 tablespoons buttermilk 2 tablespoons cornstarch 1/2 cup water 1 package (16 ounces) frozen unsweetened cherries, thawed and drained 1/2 teaspoon vanilla Nonfat frozen yogurt (optional)

PREPARATION:

1. Preheat oven to 400°F. Combine flour, 1/4 cup sugar, milk powder, baking powder, baking soda and salt in medium bowl. Stir in oil until mixture becomes crumbly. Add buttermilk; stir until moistened. Set aside.
2. Combine remaining 1/2 cup sugar, cornstarch and water in medium saucepan. Stir until cornstarch is dissolved. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until thickened. Add cherries and vanilla; stir until cherries are completely coated. Pour into 8-inch square baking pan; spoon biscuit mixture over cherries.
3. Bake 25 minutes or until topping is golden brown. Serve warm with nonfat frozen yogurt, if desired.

This recipe appears in: Cobblers & Crisps NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION: Fiber 1 g Carbohydrate 40 g Cholesterol 1 mg Saturated Fat 1 g Total Fat 4 g Calories from Fat 17 % Calories 204 Protein 3 g Sodium 209 mg DIETARY EXCHANGE: Fruit 1/2 Starch 2 Fat 1/2