Easy Plum Cobbler
This classic Easy Plum Cobbler is the epitome of summer. Fresh, juicy plums are mixed with sugar and a bit of lemon zest, then topped with a tender, almost biscuit-like topping with a hint of cardamom. It’s absolutely delicious, and a wonderful summer dessert.
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Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients
For the fruit:
- 6 cups sliced plums 8-12 plums depending on their size
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon corn starch
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
For the cobbler topping:
- 1 ½ all purpose flour
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon cardamom
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 stick cold unsalted butter cubed
- ½ cup whole milk
- 1 tablespoon raw sugar
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375℉ and get a 9x7" baking dish.
- In a medium bowl, toss together sliced plums, lemon zest, corn starch, salt, and sugar. Transfer to the baking dish / casserole dish.
- In a large bowl, mix together the flour, remaining sugar, baking powder, salt, and cardamom.
- Cube your cold butter. Work it into the dough with your hands in a pinch and mix motion until you have some small pieces (pebble-sized) and a few larger, incorporated with the dough.
- Pour the milk into the flour mixture and use a wooden spoon to mix together until a wet dough forms.
- Spoon dollops of dough on top of the plums in the baking dish. Then sprinkle it with raw sugar.
- Bake 40-45 minutes until the fruit is bubbling around the edges and the biscuit topping is golden brown.
Nutrition Estimate
Calories: 335kcal | Carbohydrates: 49g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 43mg | Sodium: 407mg | Potassium: 298mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 44g | Vitamin A: 1073IU | Vitamin C: 16mg | Calcium: 100mg | Iron: 0.5mg