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Grandma's Plum Cobbler

Tart plums and a sweet and crisp cookie dough topping create the perfect plum cobbler.
Prep Time:30 minutes
Cook Time:1 hour
Total Time:1 hour 30 minutes

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
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 250kcal
Author: Katie