Description
A delightful Nectarine Cobbler recipe, perfect for a warm dessert. Features a sweet, thickened nectarine base topped with a buttery, biscuit-like cobbler topping.
Ingredients
- 7 to 8 Nectarines (about 6-8 cups, peeled and sliced)
- 1/3 cup Sugar (for nectarines)
- 1 Tablespoon Butter (optional, for nectarines)
- 1 Tablespoon Cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- 1 1/2 cups Flour
- 1 cup Sugar (for cobbler topping)
- 2 teaspoons Baking Powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt
- 12 Tablespoons (1 1/2 sticks) Cold Butter (cut into cubes, for cobbler topping)
- 3/4 cup Heavy Cream or Buttermilk
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat and melt 1 Tablespoon of butter (if using). Add 1/3 cup sugar, sliced peeled nectarines, and cornstarch. Stir and cook for about 7-8 minutes or until the juices start to thicken. Stir in vanilla extract.
- Transfer the nectarine mixture to a 2 to 2 1/2 quart baking dish.
- Make the Cobbler Topping: In a large bowl, add the flour, 1 cup sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Cut in 12 Tablespoons (1 1/2 sticks) of cold butter into the flour mixture with a pastry blender, a fork, or your hands until it resembles coarse crumbs.
- Pour in buttermilk or heavy cream and mix until the dough comes together.
- Drop the cobbler topping by tablespoons over the nectarines. There may be spaces between, but the cobbler topping will puff up as it bakes.
- Generously sprinkle with sparkling or granulated sugar.
- Bake for about 38-45 minutes or until it becomes a light golden color and the fruit is bubbling. If you use a smaller pan, you may need to bake it longer.
- Serve warm with vanilla ice cream or homemade whipped cream.
Notes
- The butter in the nectarine filling is optional but adds richness.
- Using cold butter for the cobbler topping is crucial for a flaky texture.
- You can use either heavy cream or buttermilk for the topping, depending on your preference for richness and slight tang.
- Adjust baking time if using a different size baking dish.
- Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of homemade whipped cream for the best experience.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 38-45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American