T.V. Cobbler

Ingredients and Weight:

• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, cold and cut into small pieces
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1/2 cup milk
• 6 cups fresh cherries, pitted and halved (about 1 pound)
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup cornstarch
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 cup cold water

Preparation Time:

30 minutes

Cooking Time:

45-50 minutes

Difficulty Level:

2 (Easy)

Preparation Method Steps:

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
3. Add the cold butter to the dry ingredients and cut it in with a pastry cutter or two forks until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
4. Beat the egg with the milk in a small bowl.
5. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Do not overmix.
6. Press the dough into an 8x8-inch baking dish.
7. In a separate bowl, combine the cherries, granulated sugar, cornstarch, and cinnamon.
8. Spread the cherry mixture over the dough.
9. In a small bowl, whisk together the cold water and cornstarch.
10. Pour the cornstarch mixture over the cherry mixture.
11. Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cherry filling is bubbling.
12. Let cool for at least 15 minutes before serving.

Nutritional Information:

Per serving (1/8 of the recipe):

• Calories: 350
• Fat: 15g
• Saturated Fat: 9g
• Cholesterol: 70mg
• Sodium: 230mg
• Carbohydrates: 45g
• Sugar: 25g
• Protein: 4g

Dish Characteristics:

• Warm and comforting
• Sweet and tangy
• Rich and buttery crust
• Perfect for a cold night

User Comments:

• "This cobbler is absolutely delicious! The crust is so flaky and the cherry filling is perfectly sweet and tart."
• "I made this for a dinner party and everyone raved about it. It's so easy to make and it's always a hit."
• "This is my favorite cobbler recipe. It's the perfect blend of flavors and textures."

Special Precautions and Tips:

• Make sure to use cold butter for the crust. This will help it to stay flaky.
• Do not overmix the dough. Overmixing will make the crust tough.
• If you don't have fresh cherries, you can use frozen cherries. Just thaw them before using.
• Serve the cobbler with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for an extra special treat.