Cherry Cobbler Recipe

• 4 1/2 x to 5 c. pitted fresh sweet cherries (2 1/2 to 3 pounds)
• 1/2 c. sugar
• 2 Tbsp. cornstarch
• 1/2 tsp grnd cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp grnd nutmeg Grated zest of 1 lemon
• 2 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice
• 3 Tbsp. cool unsalted butter, cut into pcs
• 1 1/4 c. all-purpose flour
• 1/4 c. light brown sugar
• 1 1/2 tsp baking pwdr
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 2 Tbsp. unsalted butter, chilled and cut into small pcs
• 3/4 c. cool heavy cream or possibly half-and-half, plus additional drops, if necessary
• 1 1/2 Tbsp. unsalted butter, melted, for brushing
• 2 Tbsp. sugar, for sprinkling

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