Cast Iron Cobbler | FoodsOfOurLives.com
I realize the picture doesn’t look like much.
But underneath is a layer of delicious goodness.
In this case…Rhubarb. Most of the time it’s home canned peaches, but often it’s blackberries or raspberries or pears or even a combination of different fruits and berries.
This is my go-to, pantry dessert.
This is what I make when my husband calls me at 5:30pm to let me know he has people coming over for dinner (This is not an unusual situation for me to find myself in). Or when we already have people over and we decide we need a little something. Or the church calls and has a family needing a meal. I have used just about every fruit or berry you can think of due to the fact that I don’t think I have EVER planned ahead for this one. So I just end up using whatever I have whether it be canned, frozen or fresh.
The cobbler is your oyster?
I like to serve this one fresh out of the oven because the top comes out with a bit of a crunch to it that goes away if it has been sitting. But of course, it can be served later too.
Seriously though, this is THE easiest dessert ever, I never even look at the recipe any more and people will think you put a lot of effort into it. Not so much!
- 4 cups fruit or berries (if using fruit or berries that have not been canned, sprinkle about ½ cup sugar over them and let them sit while you make the batter)
- 1 stick butter
- 1 cup flour
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- pinch of sea salt
- ¾ cup whole milk
- 1 (generous) teaspoon vanilla extract
- Preheat the oven to 350º.
- Put the butter into a medium cast iron pan and place in the oven while it’s heating up, allowing the butter to melt completely.
- While the butter is melting, in a medium mixing bowl whisk together the rest of the ingredients, except the fruit or berries.
- Once the butter is melted, remove the pan from the oven and pour the butter into the batter and stir until smooth.
- Pour the batter into the pan.
- Next sprinkle with fruit or berries so they are all over (don’t worry the batter will rise up over the top of them).
- Place pan back in the oven until the cake part is golden brown on top and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. About 30 minutes.
- Serve hot with vanilla ice cream or freshly whipped cream.
Thanks Martha!!!
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