• Fresh Fruit Cobbler

  Filed under Dessert - MIsc
  Sep 27
  I am a blog it as you make it kind of blogger. I so admire those bloggers who can cook things ahead of time so they are prepared to blog for holidays or seasons ahead of time, so that other people can actually have the chance to make those recipes. One of these days, I hope to be that prepared and organized, but today, I am that blog as you make it blogger. Because yes, I am still blogging about the things of summer. Like this berry cobbler. But guess what? I just made this over the weekend. And the berries were all picked fresh, right off of the plants and then into this cobbler. So I guess I haven’t completely missed the boat, as long as you all can still get some sort of fruit in your neck of the woods.

  This is one of those recipes that will be used in my kitchen for years to come. I had a church function several weeks ago where I was asked to bring a dessert. I just kept thinking peach cobbler, so I went to my trusty family cookbook and made the cobbler based on my mom’s recipe. I took the cobbler, and so many people kept asking me what it was that I put in the dough that made it so good. I seriously didn’t put 2 and 2 together until I was almost ready to leave, when I realized that people were tasting the almond extract in the fruit. It’s the secret ingredient! And believe me, once you use this cobbler recipe, you will not ever need to find another cobbler recipe!!

  Since I didn’t take pictures of the peach cobbler, I decided to make another cobbler, but trying out berries this time around. My husband brought in bowls full of raspberries, blackberries and strawberries from my in-laws garden, and I knew I would try the recipe with berries instead of peaches. And it was oh -so-good. You couldn’t really taste the almond extract, (I’m guessing the tartness of the berries disguised it), but it didn’t matter, because this was still amazing! I’m definitely sold on this recipe for life!

  Fresh Fruit Cobbler
  from my mom

  Filling
  1 1/2 pounds (about 3 cups) fresh fruit, pitted and cut into 1/2″ wedges if needed
  7 tablespoons sugar (more if the fruit is tart)
  1 tablespoon flour
  1 1/2 teaspoons lemon juice
  1/2 teaspoon almond extract

  Topping
  3/4 cup flour
  3/4 teaspoon baking powder
  1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  1/4 teaspoon salt
  5 teaspoons sugar
  2 tablespoons cold butter, cut into bits
  1/2 cup buttermilk

  Toss the filling ingredients together in a 9″ glass or ceramic pie plate. Let stand until juicy, about 30 minutes. Preheat oven to 400F.

  Sift flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and 3 teaspoons of the sugar in a bowl. Blend in the butter with a pastry cutter or fork until mixture resembles coarse meal. Stir in buttermilk with a fork just until combined (do not overmix).

  Drop rounded teaspoons of dough over filling. Sprinkle with the remaining 2 teaspoons sugar.

  Bake until the fruit is tender and the topping is golden, about 30 minutes. Serve warm or cold.

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  18 Comments

18 Responses to “Fresh Fruit Cobbler”

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   Jen @ tatertotsandjello.com said on September 27th, 2010 at 7:21 am

   That looks so delicious!! I am going to print that recipe off to make. I bet my family will love it. Thanks!

   xox
   Jen

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   Joanne said on September 27th, 2010 at 11:28 am

   Haha I always wish I had time to think ahead…but that's never gonna happen. I think this Indian summer we've been having has extended the berry shelf life which is awesome! The cobbler sounds delish!

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   Kim said on September 27th, 2010 at 11:33 am

   I agree with Joanne. The hot weather that we are having is still begging for the food of summer. Love the cobbler, especially with the bit of almond extract.

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   Rosa's Yummy Yums said on September 27th, 2010 at 11:59 am

   A beautiful cobbler! I'm going to make one today, with plums…

   Cheers,

   Rosa

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   Pam said on September 27th, 2010 at 12:52 pm

   That's a great cobbler! I agree with the almond extract and usually add it also. I'd love to get ahead on the blogging also but don't see that happening!

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   kat said on September 27th, 2010 at 2:04 pm

   Yum, I love this kind baked fruit dessert!

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   Maria said on September 27th, 2010 at 4:19 pm

   I love fruit desserts and this one looks fabulous!

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   Barbara said on September 27th, 2010 at 5:18 pm

   I must confess the only time I am organized enough to work ahead is when I know I am going to be too busy to cook! So I DO have a folder of ready-to-go recipes.

   Cobblers, bettys, crisps and the like are my favorite desserts. While I am not crazy about apples, the only way I will eat them with enthusiasm is in a crisp!

   I love your cobbler recipe…clever to put almond flavoring in it!

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   Holly said on September 27th, 2010 at 8:18 pm

   Cobbler is such a yummy comfort food:) Yours looks delish!

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    Abby said on September 27th, 2010 at 9:09 pm

    I go through organized phases!

    I've never met a cobbler I didn't like. They're homey but good enough to serve company.

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    Cynthia said on September 27th, 2010 at 11:09 pm

    Ummmm, looks so delish.

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    Tauni said on September 28th, 2010 at 3:34 am

    Looks so great! I am loving the berry goodness. Will have to try it out…

    I schedule what I am going to blog about well in advance, but I don't craft way ahead of time. I've seen Christmas stuff appearing here and there and it's just too early for me!

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    Monet said on September 28th, 2010 at 4:25 am

    Smile. I also find myself not "planning ahead". I'm going to try to do better for Thanksgiving…but don't count on it! And personally, I think this cobbler is perfect, regardless of the season. And there are still quite a few berries at my market. I'm going to give this a try!
    http://anecdotesandapples.weebly.com

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    Avanika [YumsiliciousBakes] said on September 28th, 2010 at 10:43 am

    I love a good cobbler. It looks wonderful!

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    Avanika [YumsiliciousBakes] said on September 28th, 2010 at 11:25 am

    I love a good cobbler. It looks wonderful!

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    The Comfort of Cooking said on September 28th, 2010 at 6:27 pm

    This looks wonderful, Deborah! Perfect for any season.

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    maybelle's mom said on September 29th, 2010 at 1:34 am

    i support the blog it as they go, unorganized bloggers–that is who i am.

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    delishliving.com said on September 29th, 2010 at 3:08 am

    i JUST bought almond extract the other day, without a reason for it. obviously this was meant to be. great recipe!

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