Sweet-tart cherry cobbler with a golden, biscuit-like topping is a comforting family dessert that comes together easily. This classic fruit cobbler is best enjoyed warm from the oven.
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and place a rack in the center position.
In a large mixing bowl, toss the pitted cherries with half the granulated sugar, lemon juice, and cinnamon; let the mixture sit for 10 minutes to release juices.
Melt the unsalted butter in a 9x13-inch baking dish in the oven, then remove the dish once the butter is just melted, tilting to coat the bottom.
In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, remaining sugar, baking powder, and salt. Stir in milk and vanilla extract until you have a thick batter; do not overmix.
Pour the batter evenly over the melted butter in the baking dish, but do not stir. Spoon the cherry mixture and juices evenly over the batter—again, do not mix.
Bake for 40–45 minutes, until the topping is golden and a toothpick comes out clean from the biscuit topping. Let cool slightly before serving warm.