Description
Indulge in the comforting flavors of a Classic Southern Fruit Cobbler, a delightful dessert featuring a medley of fresh or frozen fruits topped with a sweet, buttery batter. This easy-to-make cobbler is a perfect way to enjoy seasonal fruits with a touch of nostalgia.
Ingredients
Scale
Fruit Filling:
- 4 cups fresh or frozen fruit (such as peaches, blackberries, or a mix)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar (divided)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Batter:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
Serving:
- vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare the fruit: Toss the fruit with 1/4 cup sugar, lemon juice, and vanilla extract in a large bowl.
- Make the batter: In another bowl, combine flour, remaining 1/2 cup sugar, baking powder, and salt. Mix in milk, then slowly add melted butter.
- Assemble the cobbler: Pour the batter into a greased baking dish, top with fruit without stirring. Sprinkle with cinnamon if desired.
- Bake: Bake for 40–45 minutes until golden and risen.
- Serve: Let cool slightly, then serve warm with ice cream or whipped cream.
Notes
- You can use any seasonal fruit or a blend.
- If using frozen fruit, thaw and drain it first.
- For a less sweet cobbler, reduce the sugar slightly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 30 g
- Sodium: 170 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 48 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg
