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A close-up of a plum cobbler dessert in a white ramekin, featuring a scoop of vanilla ice cream melting over a fruit cobbler. The dish sits on a wooden surface with a floral napkin nearby and bright yellow flowers in the background.
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Plum Cobbler Recipe

Enjoy the delightful flavors of fresh plum cobbler. Warm spices and juicy plums create a heavenly skillet dessert that's easy to make.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time40 minutes
Total Time50 minutes
Servings: 10 servings
Calories: 285kcal
Author: Stephanie Wilson

Ingredients

Plum Filling

  • 7 cups fresh plums pitted and sliced pitted and sliced (about 6-8 large plums)
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar packed
  • 3 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg or cardamom

Cobbler Topping

  • 1 ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 8 tablespoons unsalted butter cubed
  • 2/3 cup milk or cream
  • 1 tablespoon sanding sugar for topping (optional)

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375°F and lightly coat a 10-inch oven-proof skillet (like a cast iron skillet) with butter or baking spray.

Make the filling

  • Combine the sliced plums, brown sugar, cornstarch, cinnamon, nutmeg, or cardamom in a large mixing bowl until the plums are evenly coated. Transfer the filling to the prepared skillet.

Making the topping

  • Combine the flour, baking powder, salt, and granulated sugar in a mixing bowl. Cut the butter into the flour mixture using a pastry blender, two knives or with your fingers until it resembles a coarse meal. Add the milk and stir until the dough just comes together. Transfer dollops onto the top of the plums. Sprinkle with sanding sugar, if desired.

Bake

  • Bake until the top is golden brown and the filling is bubbling, about 40-45 minutes. Serve warm, topped with ice cream if desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 285kcal | Carbohydrates: 48g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 25mg | Sodium: 192mg | Potassium: 247mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 30g | Vitamin A: 713IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 81mg | Iron: 1mg