How to Make a Perfect Fruit Cobbler

Fruit cobbler is a perfect summertime treat. Top it with vanilla ice cream or whipped topping and enjoy. Any fruit can be used in this simple recipe or try a combination of fruits for a tasty treat. Blueberries and cherries make a great filling.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• FOR FILLING
• 2 1/2 cups fresh or frozen fruit
• 2 tbsp all purpose flour
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• pinch of cinnamon
• 2 tbsp melted butter
• FOR CRUST
• 1 3/4 cup all purpose flour
• 3 tsp baking powder
• 5 tbsp butter diced in small pieces
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 cup low-fat milk

1. Preheat over to 350 degrees.

2. Prepare an 8x8 square baking dish by spraying with non-stick spray. Pour fruit, lemon juice, 1/2 cup sugar, vanilla, lemon juice and melted butter into baking dish and mix well. Slowly add 2 tbsp of flour as well as cinnamon and mix again.

3. In separate bowl mix together remaining flour and baking powder with sugar.

4. Add chopped butter and milk and stir well. (If you don't want to pre-chop the butter you can use a pastry tool or fork to work it into the dry ingredients.)

5. Spoon or pour batter over fruit mixture. Spinkle top with sugar if desired.

6. Bake at 350 degrees for 40-50 minutes or until a knife inserted through the crust comes out clean.

Tips & Warnings

• if using frozen fruit, place in a strainer and let thaw for about 30 minutes before you start
• make sure you pre-heat your oven to the required temperature
• some fruits make require longer cooking than others (apples take longer than berries)

[sandy1020]

on 7/11/2009 Sounds delicious!!!

[lilolladystuff]

on 7/9/2009 Sounds very tasty. Will add to favorites and try when I can. Thanks.