Fresh cherries hit their peak in early summer. When that happens, you have one mission: make this cherry cobbler recipe. Sweet-tart fruit bakes into a glossy, jammy filling beneath a blanket of tender lemon-scented cream biscuits inspired by strawberry shortcake pastry. You’ll need two full pounds of sweet cherries. While we rarely recommend single-use kitchen gadgets, a cherry pitter is your best friend here (it also works on olives). There are ways to pit cherries without one , but a tool makes quick work of it. Don’t skip the almond extract —a small splash deepens the cherry flavor and gives the filling its bakery-style aroma. Tips for making cherry cobbler What types of cherries are best for cobbler? This cherry cobbler recipe works best with fresh sweet cherries, such as Bing or Rainier. Frozen cherries also work well and can go straight into the filling—no need to thaw. If you want to use sour cherries, reduce the lemon juice in the filling by half since they bring more natural acidity.…