Easy Fruit Cobbler Recipe

5 from 2 votes

With its rich, buttery, cake-like topping, this Easy Fruit Cobbler will be a family favorite. Use fresh apples, peaches, or strawberries for a delicious, simple dessert everyone will love.

Prep Time15

Cook Time45

Total Time1

Course: Desserts

Cuisine: American

Diet: Vegetarian

Servings: Servings

Calories: 351kcal

Author: Linda

Ingredients

For the Base

1/2 cup butter unsalted if you have it

For the Fruit Filling

1 cup white sugar
4 cups fresh fruit firm fruits work best, like peaches, apples, strawberries
1 tablespoon lemon juice or orange juice
Ground cinnamon
Vanilla either the caviar from one half of a vanilla bean, or 1 tsp. extract*

For the Cobbler Topping

1 cup white sugar
1 cup flour all-purpose is fine
1 Tbsp. baking powder
Pinch of salt
1 cup milk whole works best, but I’ve made it with non-fat with no issues
*I’ve also experimented with other extracts such as almond or orange extract, with happy results)

Instructions

For the Base

Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit (190 degrees Celsius).
Melt the half cup of butter in the microwave and pour it into a 13×9″ (33x23 cm) glass baking dish.

For the Filling

Bring the cup of sugar, fresh fruit, and lemon juice to a boil over high heat, stirring constantly. Reduce to low and add cinnamon and vanilla extract.

For the Topping

Meanwhile, combine 1 cup sugar, 1 cup flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium mixing bowl. Add the milk slowly and stir until the ingredients come together and are moistened. This makes a batter, not a dough, so it will be very runny.
Pour the mixed batter directly on top of the melted butter into your baking pan. Do not stir it! You want the butter to come up around the edges and keep the dish from sticking.
Pour your fruit mixture directly on top of the batter in your baking pan. Do not stir it! The batter will bake up between your chunks of fruit, making it delicious.
Bake in your preheated oven for 40-45 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm with whipped cream or a splash of half-and-half.

Notes

To store the cobbler, cover and refrigerate it for up to 3 days. You can freeze it by letting it cool completely, wrapping it tightly, and storing it for up to 3 months. Freezing may slightly affect the texture, but the flavor will remain delicious.

To reheat, use a 350°F (175°C) oven until warmed through, or microwave individual portions for quick reheating.

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