Individual Cherry Cobblers – Simmer + Sauce

Ingredients

• For the Filling:
• 3 cups fresh sweet cherries, pitted
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1 teaspoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• For the Topping:
• 2/3 cup sugar
• 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/8 teaspoon Kosher salt
• 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
• 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
• Vanilla ice cream, or whipped cream for serving (optional)