Easy Fruit Cobbler

A basic recipe that can be adapted for most any fruit. :) Great for fruit that's past its prime, or even fruit that's under-ripe.

The topping is a bit like if a sugar cookie mated with a biscuit. It's delicious. It soaks up the juices but still stays firm, even after a couple of days in the fridge.

Step 1 Ingredients

For fruit mixture:

• 1/4-1/2 cup white sugar (depends on your preference and the sweetness of the fruit - I use more for apples, for example, and less for strawberries)
• 3-4 cups diced fruit (apples, plums, pears, berries of all kinds)
• 1/4-1/2 tsp desired spice - cinnamon and cardamom go well with most fruit
• up to 2 tbsp cornstarch (the juicier a fruit is, the more you use. using 2 tbs all the time is not a bad idea. :D)

For the topping:

• 1 cup all purpose flour
• 1/4 cup cold butter, cut into cubes
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 2 tbsp sugar
• 1/4 cup milk
• 1 egg, beaten

You'll bake the cobbler in a 9x9 pan, preferably glass, ceramic or enamel coated. Metal can sometimes burn the sugars! It'll be baked at 350 F for 35 minutes.

Comments

[Sovereignty]

Would bananas work well in this?

[MsJaxFla]

I am going to try this as soon as I get some fruit. Do not have enough right now and sure wish I did. I used the Bisquick recipe in the past for one, but this is even less expensive to make and I bet much tastier (knowing your other recipes)..... I think I can do this one. (grin)

[gk1651]

Looks soo good I've just gotta try it! Very nice instructables!! I love how you added the tip about the apple as filler...brilliant!

[sunshiine]

Yum! This really looks good! Another thing to add to my recipe box! Thanks for sharing.
Sunshiine

[raven_christina]

Ice Cream would be stupendous on this. And mango cobbler? mmmm...

[mikeasaurus]

Yum, cold cobbler is really just as good!