Plum Cobbler is a delicious, comforting dessert that showcases the natural sweetness and slight tartness of fresh plums. Juicy plums are baked beneath a golden, buttery biscuit topping that is slightly crisp on the outside and tender on the inside. The bubbling fruit juices meld with the topping to create a warm, rich, and fragrant dessert that’s perfect served with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream. This cobbler is a simple yet satisfying way to celebrate the flavors of late summer or early fall.
Ingredients:
- 6-8 ripe plums, pitted and sliced
- ¾ cup granulated sugar (adjust based on sweetness of plums)
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar (for topping)
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- â…” cup whole milk
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a baking dish.
- In a large bowl, combine the sliced plums, ¾ cup sugar, lemon juice, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and cornstarch. Toss to coat the plums evenly, then pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Add the cold, cubed butter and use a pastry cutter or your fingers to work the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Pour in the milk and stir just until a soft dough forms.
- Drop spoonfuls of the dough over the plum filling, leaving a few gaps for the fruit to bubble through. Sprinkle the dough with the remaining 2 tablespoons of sugar.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the fruit is bubbling.
- Allow the cobbler to cool slightly before serving.
Serve warm with a scoop of ice cream or whipped cream, and enjoy this sweet, tangy plum cobbler!
