Grandma's Plum Cobbler
Tart plums and a sweet and crisp cookie dough topping create the perfect plum cobbler.
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 250kcal
Ingredients
Plum Cobbler Filling
- 3 cups sliced plums about 6-7 plums (not overly ripe)
- ⅓ cup sugar
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
Cookie Dough Topping
- ½ cup softened butter (1 stick)
- ½ cup sugar
- ¼ teaspoon vanilla
- 1 egg yolk
- ½ cup all purpose flour
- ¼ teaspoon baking powder
- pinch salt
Instructions
- Prep. Preheat oven to 375℉ with rack in the center. Cover a baking sheet in foil (to catch drips).
- Combine and bake filling. Combine the filling ingredients in a large mixing bowl and pour into an 8 or 9 inch square or round baking dish. Cover with foil and bake (just the filling!) for 20 minutes to release juices and thicken the filling.
- Make topping. While the filling is heating, prepare the topping. Beat the butter and sugar for 2-3 minutes with an electric mixer until fluffy. Add the egg yolk and vanilla and beat 1 minute more. Add the dry ingredients and gently blend until just combined.
- Add topping and bake. Remove hot filling from oven and drop cookie dough on top by the tablespoonful. Bake again for 40-50 minutes, until topping is golden brown.
- Cool and serve. Cool for at least 20 minutes before serving. You can serve warm or cool and it's best with vanilla ice cream.
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Notes
- Make sure your plums are not overly ripe, as this will make your cobbler watery.
- Halfway through the baking time, sprinkle with coarse sugar if you want a crunchy, sugary top.
- Almost any fruit can be substituted for the plums.
- You may need to experiment with the cornstarch and sugar depending on the juiciness and sweetness of your fruit.
Nutrition
Calories: 250kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 24mg | Sodium: 149mg | Potassium: 116mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 27g | Vitamin A: 754IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 21mg | Iron: 1mg