Description
Grandma’s classic snickerdoodle cobbler blends cinnamon-spiced comfort with warm, gooey dessert perfection. Sweet crumble topping and tender fruit create a delightful Southern-style treat you’ll crave all year long.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1.5 cups sugar
- 1.5 cups boiling water
- 0.25 cup butter, melted
- 0.5 cup milk
Spices and Flavoring:
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
Coating:
- 0.5 cups sugar (for coating)
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 350F (175C), creating an ideal baking environment for the cobbler.
- Mix dry ingredients including flour, sugar, salt, and baking powder in a spacious mixing bowl until thoroughly combined.
- Gently incorporate milk and vanilla extract into the dry mixture, stirring until just blended without overmixing.
- Melt butter directly into a baking dish, ensuring complete coverage of the bottom surface.
- Carefully pour the prepared batter over the melted butter, allowing it to settle naturally without disturbing the butter layer.
- Create a sweet cinnamon topping by combining remaining sugar and ground cinnamon in a separate bowl.
- Distribute the cinnamon-sugar mixture evenly across the surface of the unbaked batter, creating a delicate, fragrant layer.
- Slowly and carefully pour boiling water over the entire dish, maintaining the distinct layers without stirring.
- Transfer the dish to the preheated oven and bake for 40-45 minutes, watching for a golden-brown top and bubbling edges.
- Remove from the oven and allow the cobbler to rest for 5-10 minutes, letting the layers settle and flavors meld together.
- Serve warm, scooping out portions that showcase the beautiful layered texture of this delightful dessert.
Notes
- Adapt the recipe for gluten-free diets by substituting regular flour with almond or gluten-free flour blend to maintain the delicate texture.
- Create a lower-sugar version by reducing sugar quantity and using natural sweeteners like stevia or monk fruit for a healthier dessert option.
- Enhance the flavor profile by adding a pinch of nutmeg or cardamom to the cinnamon sugar topping for a more complex, aromatic experience.
- Prevent potential batter sinking by ensuring ingredients are at room temperature and mixing gently to maintain air bubbles during preparation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 246 kcal
- Sugar: 35 g
- Sodium: 220 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg