Easy Plum Cobbler Recipe (2024)

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Easy Plum Cobbler Recipe

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Easy Plum Cobbler made with fresh plums topped with a sweet crumbled dough.

This quick and easy Plum Cobbler is cobbled together in minutes making it a great summer dessert. As you may know, cobbler is a bit of a catch-all word that has many meanings. It may refer to a person that mends shoes (if you can find one anymore.) Or a tall, iced drink which normally includes wine, sugar, whiskey and rum.

Cobbler also refers to a mountain in Scotland near the head of Loch Long. But today we’re talking about the deep-dish fruit cobbler with the thick top crust like this easy Plum Cobbler.

However, cobblers can also be of the savory variety like our favoriteWinter Vegetable Cobbler, or this incredible Tomato Cobbler, which is one of the best skillet meals I’ve ever made or eaten!

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Mom often covered her cobblers with a layer of pie crust that ‘floats’ in bubbling fruit juices.

The method of using pie pastry in a cobbler is similar to the Pandowdywhich is made small pieces of dough pressed down into the juices of the fruit. Our very popular Old-FashionedBlackberry Cobbler is made with layers of pastry cooked between juicy berries.

I also make cobblers with a ‘drop-biscuit’ topping like this luscious Black Raspberry Cobbler. So as you can see, there may not be a wrong way to make a cobbler. As long as you have a floating crust over a juicy sweet or savory filling, I think you’ve got it made!

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Served warm from the oven, Plum Cobbler is incredibly delicious.

When serving cobbler there’s no waiting on the dessert to set up and cool. Scoop out a nice big serving of hot plum cobbler and top it with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. If you’re not married, and want to be, this may be the ticket to get you down the aisle. Just saying, it may not hurt to try 😁

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I would be remiss if I didn’t take a minute to talk about the amazing plum!

European plums are most often used to make prunes. However, in the United States you may notice that prunes are often referred to as dried plums.

Plums are loaded with vitamins and antioxidants that help iron absorb into the body. Prunes have also been known to help normalize blood sugar levels and are loaded with soluble fiber.

Enjoy plums like you would an apple, peach or pear. They’re juicy, sweet and have a lovely deep flavor and make a pretty great plum cobbler too!

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Easy Plum Cobbler

Prep Time: 20 minutes mins

Cook Time: 45 minutes mins

Total Time: 1 hour hr 5 minutes mins

Course: Dessert

Author: Tricia

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Sliced fresh plums topped with a sweet crumbled dough, cobbled together for a quick and easy dessert featuring these delicious, juicy fruits.

Ingredients

For the filling:

  • 8 cups fresh plums pitted and sliced (about 8-10 large plums)
  • cup light brown sugar packed
  • 2 tablespoons apple brandy (optional)
  • ½ Granny Smith apple peeled and grated on a large box grater
  • 3 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

For the topping:

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • cup granulated sugar
  • 8 tablespoons unsalted butter cubed and cold
  • cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1 tablespoon coarse sugar for topping
  • vanilla ice cream to serve (optional)

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375°F.

  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the plums, brown sugar, brandy, grated apple, cornstarch and cinnamon. Spoon the mixture into a 9" or 10" cast iron skillet or a lightly greased casserole dish.

  • In a medium mixing bowl combine the flour, baking powder, salt and granulated sugar. Add the butter and using a pastry blender, cut in the butter until the mixture resembles a coarse meal. Add the cream and stir with a fork just until moistened. Gently press the mixture together using a spatula, forming a loose dough. Crumble the dough on top of the plum mixture. Sprinkle with 1 tablespoon of coarse sugar.

  • Bake until the top is golden brown and the filling is bubbling, about 45 minutes. Serve warm topped with ice cream if desired.

Recipe Notes

  • We used Calvados Apple Brandy for this recipe.

Nutritional information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered as an estimate. When multiple ingredient alternatives are given, the first listed is calculated for nutrition. Garnishes and optional ingredients are not included.

Nutrition

Calories: 402kcal | Carbohydrates: 55g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 57mg | Sodium: 237mg | Potassium: 320mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 36g | Vitamin A: 1218IU | Vitamin C: 16mg | Calcium: 84mg | Iron: 1mg

Looking for a few more delicious recipes featuring plums?

Don’t forget about using plums in a savory dish like this 15-Minute Tangy-Sweet Plum Spiced Chicken.

I’m also loving this Plum Skillet Cake Recipeperfect any time of the day.

And how about making some homemade Plum Jam?It’s so much easier than you’d think!

Our Plum Pie and Plum Cake are also great recipes you’ll want to try. If you’re loaded with plums this season we have plenty of great recipes for you to try.

Finally, plums seem to be a forgotten fruit, bringing up the end of the line after the peaches, nectarines and apricots. Let’s help the plum rank higher on the list – eat more plums!

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FAQs

Should plums be peeled before baking? ›

Do plums have to be peeled? The good news is they don't. Their skins are thin and they add texture to the baked dish. Slightly under ripe or just ripe plums are best so they don't become mushy when baked as fully ripened fruit would do.

What can I do with a bunch of plums? ›

Stew them and serve with custard, or cook them in a pie or crumble or clafouti. You could cook them with wine, sugar and spices to make mulled plums. Steep them in vodka or brandy with some sugar to make a liquer. Or make a chinese spiced plum sauce to serve with duck or stir fries.

How do you keep cobbler from getting soggy? ›

The result is a soupy cobbler with a soggy top. Try this: Add one to two tablespoons of cornstarch to the filling. Partnered with a little sugar and lemon juice, this will make a lush sauce for the fruit. When baking, be sure the filling is bubbling-hot to ensure the cornstarch is cooked enough to thicken.

What is plumb pudding made of? ›

In a large bowl, combine flour, bread crumbs, suet, eggs, carrot, apple, brown sugar, chopped blanched almonds, stem ginger, ground almonds, cherries, raisins, currants, golden raisins, mixed peel, plums, lemon juice and zest, mixed spice, baking powder and ale.

How ripe should plums be for baking? ›

When ripe, the flesh of most plum varieties should give slightly when squeezed gently, though green and yellow plums remain firm even when ripe. Under-ripe plums are best for cooking or making preserves. To ripen them, place them in a brown, paper bag for a couple of days.

What part of a plum can you not eat? ›

Be careful not to eat the pit. The skin of the plum is safe to eat and provides a sharper flavor than the flesh.

Is it OK to freeze whole plums? ›

All you need to do is wash the plums and place the whole fruits in a plastic bag in the freezer. Bite into these whole frozen plums for an instantly refreshing burst of cool juice. It's like an all-natural popsicle. Your frozen plums will be good for up to six months, providing a much-welcome treat come wintertime.

Can you freeze raw plums? ›

Freezing plums

Wash and dry the plums gently, then cut them in half to remove the stones. From here you can freeze them whole or slice them first, which makes them easier to use. Lay out your plum slices on a baking tray and put them in the freezer.

Is it OK to eat 2 plums a day? ›

An adult can eat 4 to 6 fresh plums in a day depending on how big the fruits are. Children however should eat only 2 to 3 plums a day. You should avoid eating too many plums at one go. Since it is rich in organic acids, excessive consumption of plums can cause diarrhea or other gastrointestinal disorders.

Why is my cobbler raw in the middle? ›

Mistake: Baking at too high of a temperature

Cobblers need enough time in the oven for the topping to cook through and brown, but at too high a temperature, anything above 375 ℉, the fruit filling might not be cooked by the time the top is burnt.

How can you tell when a cobbler is done? ›

Use your probe thermometer! According to Kitchn, when the center of your cobbler reaches 200 degrees F, it's done. Since you have a tool that ensures your cobbler is cooked through, there's one more tip that will make your cobbler experience even better. Let your cobbler rest for a bit before serving.

What is cobbler topping made of? ›

In a cobbler, the topping is a dough with a rising agent like baking powder that bakes up into a slightly sweet, biscuit-like topping. In crisp, the topping is made with flour, sugar, butter, oats and sometimes nuts without a leavening agent. The topping is sprinkled over the fruit before baking.

What were the drawbacks of plum pudding? ›

The drawback of J.J Thomson: In the J.J. Thomson, plum pudding model no separation between electrons and protons as they are held together inside the atom which is not possible and led to instability of the atom but the atom exists stable.

Is plum pudding and figgy pudding the same? ›

Figgy pudding — also known as plum pudding or Christmas pudding — is a staple of the British Christmas table, she says.

Can you can plums with the skin on? ›

Plums may be scalded and peeled, but are usually canned unpeeled. To can whole, wash and prick skins on two sides with a fork to prevent splitting. Freestone varieties may be halved and pitted.

Do you have to peel plums to can them? ›

Gently rinse your plums in cool water and pat them dry with a paper towel. Damson, wild, and Italian plums will work for your water bath canning. If you are canning whole plums, nick the skin to allow for expansion; otherwise, cut the plums in half and remove the pits.

Can we eat plum without peeling? ›

Some fruits that can be eaten without removing their peels are peaches, pears, plums, grapes, apples, guavas, and oranges with their white-coloured skin. What fruit can you eat with the peel? There are fruits of which you eat the peel and not the flesh too.

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