Easy Cherry Cobbler

Ingredients and Weight:

• 3 cans (15 ounces each) pitted tart cherries, drained
• 2 cups sugar
• 1/2 cup cornstarch
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup lemon juice
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 box (18 ounces) yellow cake mix
• 1/2 cup melted butter
• 1 egg

Preparation Time:

15 minutes

Cooking Time:

30-35 minutes

Difficulty Level:

2 (Easy)

Preparation Method Steps:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. In a large bowl, combine cherries, sugar, cornstarch, salt, lemon juice, and vanilla extract.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together cake mix, melted butter, and egg.
4. Spread cherry filling into a 9x13 inch baking dish.
5. Crumble cake mixture evenly over the cherries.
6. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and bubbly.

Nutritional Information:

• Calories: 300 per serving
• Fat: 12 grams
• Carbohydrates: 48 grams
• Protein: 4 grams

Dish Characteristics:

• Sweet and tart
• Warm and comforting
• Perfect for dessert or a snack

User Comments:

• "This cobbler is so easy to make and it always turns out perfect!"
• "The combination of cherries and cake mix is irresistible."
• "I love that I can make this dessert with ingredients I already have on hand."
• "My family requests this cobbler all the time."
• "This is the best cherry cobbler recipe I've ever tried."

Special Precautions and Tips:

• If you don't have pitted cherries, you can use frozen cherries and thaw them before using.
• For a sweeter cobbler, add more sugar to taste.
• If you want a thicker filling, add more cornstarch.
• Serve the cobbler warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.