This recipe for Plum Cobbler, which features ripe, juicy plums and a topping made of light, buttery biscuits, is the perfect ready-in-minutes dessert for any night of the week. Served warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
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Note: The full instructions are provided in the recipe card below.
Preheat the oven to 375°F and set an oven rack in the middle. Grease a 9" square dish with butter; set aside.
Combine the plum, sugars, vanilla, cinnamon, freshly grated nutmeg, lemon juice, and cornstarch in a medium bowl. Stir to incorporate, and set the plum mixture aside. In a large bowl, combine the dry ingredients.
Whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Add the cubed butter, and work it into the flour mixture with a pastry cutter or your hands until it resembles coarse bread crumbs.
Whisk buttermilk and vanilla together in a glass measuring cup or small bowl. Add the mixture to the flour and butter mixture and stir with a rubber spatula until combined; do not overmix.
Transfer the plum mixture to the prepared baking dish; dot randomly with 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter. Using a large spoon, dollop spoonfuls of biscuit batter over the plum; sprinkle with the remaining tablespoon of sugar.
Bake until the tops are golden brown and the juices are thick and bubbling about 45 to 50 minutes. If the biscuits are browning too much, cover them loosely with foil.
Remove the pan from the oven. Let the cobbler cool slightly before serving it with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream.
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Easy Plum Cobbler
Ingredients
- 2 lbs fresh plum , pitted and sliced
- ⅓ tablespoons granulated sugar
- ⅓ tablespoons light brown sugar
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
For the Sweet Biscuits
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour , spooned into measuring cup and leveled off
- ⅓ cup sugar
- 1-¾ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 stick (½ cup) cold unsalted butter, cut into small chunks
- ¾ cup plus 2 tablespoons buttermilk or homemade buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Vanilla ice cream or sweetened whipped cream , for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F and set an oven rack in the middle position. Grease an 11" x 8.75" baking dish with butter; set aside.
- In a medium bowl, combine the plum, sugars, vanilla, cinnamon, freshly grated nutmeg, lemon juice, and cornstarch. Stir to incorporate, and set the plum mixture aside.
- In a large bowl, combine the dry ingredients. Whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Add the cubed butter, and work it into the flour mixture with a pastry cutter or your hands until it resembles coarse bread crumbs.
- Whisk buttermilk and vanilla together in a glass measuring cup or small bowl; add it to the flour and butter mixture and stir together with a rubber spatula, just until combined; do not overmix.
- Transfer the plum mixture to the prepared baking dish; dot randomly with 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter. Using a large spoon, dollop spoonfuls of biscuit batter over the plum; sprinkle with the remaining tablespoon of sugar.
- Bake until the tops are golden brown and juices are thick and bubbling about 45 to 60 minutes. If the biscuits are browning too much, cover loosely with foil. Remove the pan from the oven. Let the cobbler cool slightly before serving with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream.
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Nutrition
Nutrition Disclaimer: The nutritional information provided is an estimate, calculated using standard data sources. Actual values may vary based on ingredient brands, preparation methods, and portion sizes. This information is for general reference only and should not be considered a substitute for professional dietary advice.
