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fresh fruit cobbler with vanilla ice cream

Fresh Fruit Cobbler with Vanilla Ice Cream

A warm, comforting, and easy-to-make fresh fruit cobbler topped with a biscuit-like topping, perfect served à la mode with vanilla ice cream.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 420

Ingredients
  

For the Fruit Filling
  • 4 cups mixed fresh berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries)
  • 2 large peaches pitted and sliced
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice freshly squeezed
For the Topping
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter cut into small cubes
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon turbinado sugar for sprinkling
For Serving
  • As needed high-quality vanilla ice cream

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease an 8x8 inch baking dish or a 9-inch pie plate.
  2. Prepare the fruit filling: In a large bowl, gently toss the mixed berries, sliced peaches, 1/2 cup sugar, cornstarch, and lemon juice together until the fruit is evenly coated. Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish.
  3. Prepare the topping: In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the flour, 1/4 cup sugar, baking powder, and salt. Cut in the cold butter cubes using a pastry blender or your fingertips until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  4. Stir in the milk and vanilla extract until just combined; be careful not to overmix the dough. Drop spoonfuls of the topping evenly over the fruit filling in the baking dish, leaving small gaps between scoops.
  5. Sprinkle the top evenly with 1 tablespoon of turbinado sugar for extra crunch. Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the fruit filling is bubbling thickly.
  6. Remove the cobbler from the oven and let it cool slightly (about 15 minutes) before serving warm, topped generously with scoops of vanilla ice cream.

Notes

If fresh fruit is unavailable, frozen fruit can be used, but do not thaw it first. You may need to slightly increase the baking time if using frozen fruit until it is completely hot throughout.
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