Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a medium baking dish lightly with butter or cooking spray. This prevents sticking and helps the cobbler bake evenly.

Open the fruit cocktail can and pour it into the baking dish. Do not drain the syrup. The syrup adds sweetness and moisture to the cobbler. Spread the fruit evenly.

In a mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, salt and cinnamon. Stir well so everything mixes evenly. This mixture will create the soft cobbler topping.

Add milk, melted butter and vanilla extract to the dry mixture. Stir gently until the batter becomes smooth and slightly thick. Avoid overmixing to keep the topping soft.

Carefully pour the batter over the fruit cocktail in the baking dish. Spread it gently with a spoon so the fruit layer stays underneath the batter.

Place the baking dish in the preheated oven. Bake for about 40 minutes until the top becomes golden brown and the fruit filling bubbles around the edges.

Remove the cobbler from the oven. Let it cool for 5–10 minutes before serving. This helps the filling thicken and makes slicing easier.

Spoon the cobbler into bowls while warm. Serve plain or add vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for extra sweetness and creaminess.