The Cherry Dessert That'll Make You Feel Like Grandma's In The Kitchen - Tasting Table

"Although other cherry baked goods certainly have their place, there's something decidedly old fashioned about a cobbler. And with good reason. The dessert we now know as a cobbler dates back to the time of the British American colonies. Like some of the best homemade dishes, it came from a scarcity of ingredients. Without the means to make traditional suet puddings, they instead opted for adding a simple baked topping to a stewed base."

"Once you have the traditional cherry cobbler down pat, it's easy to add your own creative twists to the dessert, especially once you know how to pair cherries with other flavors. Almonds and cherries are a natural pairing - they actually share the same chemical compound that gives them that unique heady aroma. This recipe for almond spiced cherry cobbler makes use of warm spices in the cherry filling, and both almond flour and almond extract for a more flavorful, crumbly topping."

Cherry cobbler originated in the British American colonies as a pragmatic alternative to suet puddings, created from scarce ingredients by adding a simple baked topping to a stewed fruit base. The dessert remains rustic and adaptable: fresh, frozen, or tinned cherries work, and toppings range from cake batter to canned biscuits. Cherries pair naturally with almonds—sharing a common aromatic compound—and recipes often use almond flour and extract plus warm spices for a crumbly topping. Cherries also complement chocolate, as in Black Forest–style versions using Kirsch and chocolate-studded cake batter.

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