Aunt Bea'S Cherry Cobbler
A comforting cherry cobbler with a buttery crust, sweet cherries, and warm nutmeg, perfect for family gatherings or a cozy dessert on cool evenings.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Melt the butter in a 13 x 9 x 2-inch baking dish or sheet cake pan.
- In a saucepan, heat sugar and water until the sugar melts.
- Cut shortening into the sifted self-rising flour until particles are like fine crumbs.
- Add milk; stir with a fork until dough leaves the side of the bowl.
- Turn out onto a lightly floured board or pastry cloth.
- Knead until smooth.
- Roll dough out into a large rectangle about 1/4-inch thick.
- Sprinkle nutmeg over the cherries, then spread cherries over the dough.
- Roll up the dough like a jelly roll.
- Dampen the edge of the dough with a little warm water and seal.
- Slice the dough into about 16 slices, 1/2-inch thick.
- Place the slices in the pan with melted butter.
- Pour sugar water over the dough carefully.
- Bake for 1 hour.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
806
kcal
40% DV
Protein
Fat
Carbs
Diet fit
High-fiber
Contains
Milk
Wheat/Gluten
Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).
Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).