(Wholemeal) Damson Plum & Apple Cobbler

I assume you all know what a cobbler is, right? If not… it is about time you get to know it ;) Cobblers are delicious sweet treats with a layer of fruit (compote) and a layer of crunchy dough on top… served with some ice cream one of my favorite deserts! This one here is a (Wholemeal) Damson Plum & Apple Cobbler – your new favorite treat. Pretty sure about that! ;)

Here in Germany cobblers are not that common. This classic dish from the British and American cuisine did not quite make it here. We have similar dishes like „Kirschmichel“ but they are made with old bread instead of a freshly made dough… but as well made in no time and equally delicious I’d say ;)

Well… cobblers are easy to prepare and can be made with various fruits and berries. Whatever is in season can probably end up in a cobbler ;) I decided to use damson plums (the smaller and longer plums) and organic apples from a farm close by. It’s a really nice combination! You can use „older“ fruits that are about to go bad if you want to/need to. They are normally sweeter and since they will be cooked first appearance is not that important here ;) As soon as the cobbler is on your plate, it will look like a big mess anyway. There is no way to make a cobbler look neat. It’s always a delicious mess with some ice cream or whipped cream on top ;)

Most cobbler recipes ask for all-purpose flour. I am trying to leave that out of my diet, so I used wholemeal spelt flour instead. That’s why the cobbler looks so brownish. Wholemeal flour and unrefined sugar is better for your blood sugar level, so maybe think about it ;) If you don’t like the slightly nutty flavor of that flour, replace the wholemeal flour with regular flour. Works fine.

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(Wholemeal) Damson Plum & Apple Cobbler

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• Author: Bake to the roots
• Prep Time: 20m
• Cook Time: 40m
• Total Time: 1h 10m
• Yield: 5 1x
• Category: Dessert
• Cuisine: American

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Description

Delicious cobbler made with wholemeal spelt flour, damson plums and apples. Great combination for a sweet treat.

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Ingredients

For the compote:

21 oz. (600g) damson plums, stoned and quartered

2 medium-sized apples, peeled, cored and diced

1/2 cup (100g) muscovado sugar

3.5 oz. (100g) butter

2 tsp. vanilla extract

1 tsp. ground cinnamon

For the dough:

10 oz. (280g) wholemeal spelt flour

1/2 cup (100g) muscovado sugar

1 tbsp. baking powder

1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon

pinch of salt

5 oz. (140g) cold butter, cubed

3.4 fl. oz. (100ml) milk

1 large egg

1-2 tbsp. muscovado sugar

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Instructions

1. Start with the compote by washing and drying the fruits. Pit the plums and quarter. Peel the apples, quarter, core and dice (about the size of the plum pieces). Add together with the sugar, butter, vanilla extract, and cinnamon to a large pot and heat up over medium-low heat until the butter has melted. Let simmer until the fruits are soft but not mushy and the liquid in the pot has thickened a bit – like a compote. Take off the heat and pour into a 10-inch pie dish. Set aside.

 

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Mix the flour with the sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt in a large bowl. Add the cubed cold butter and rub everything between your fingers until the mix feels and looks like wet sand (some larger butter pieces are ok). Whisk the milk with the egg to combine and add to the bowl – use a fork or spoon to mix everything. The dough will be very sticky and soft. Use a spoon and place dough portions all over the compote – leave some space in between. Sprinkle with the sugar and place in the oven. Bake for 35-40 minutes until the top has a nice golden color. Take out of the oven and let cool down for 10 minutes, then serve warm with some whipped cream or ice cream.

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Notes

Enjoy baking!