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Crispy Cranberry Cobbler Recipe

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This Crispy Cranberry Cobbler is a delightful dessert combining tart cranberries with a sweet, golden, and crunchy topping. Perfect for fall and winter gatherings, it offers a balance of tangy fruit and buttery crust, served best warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.

Ingredients

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Filling

  • 3 cups fresh or frozen cranberries (about 330g)
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp orange zest
  • 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt

Topping

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 2 tbsp coarse sugar (optional, for topping)

Serving

  • Vanilla ice cream or whipped cream (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare Baking Dish: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9-inch square baking dish using butter or nonstick spray to prevent sticking.
  2. Mix Cranberry Filling: In a large mixing bowl, combine cranberries, granulated sugar, flour, orange zest, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. Toss everything until the cranberries are evenly coated with the mixture.
  3. Assemble Filling in Dish: Pour the cranberry mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish and spread it out gently to create an even layer.
  4. Prepare Topping Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the topping’s flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt to combine all dry ingredients uniformly.
  5. Mix Topping Wet Ingredients: In another small bowl, whisk the egg and melted butter until smooth. Pour these wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix gently until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
  6. Top the Cobbler: Spoon dollops of the topping mixture over the cranberry filling and gently spread it out, allowing some cranberries to peek through for a rustic look.
  7. Add Crunch: Sprinkle coarse sugar evenly over the topping if you’d like a crunchy texture once baked.
  8. Bake Cobbler: Place the dish in the oven and bake for 35-40 minutes until the topping is golden brown and the cranberry filling is bubbling around the edges. If the topping browns too quickly, tent the dish loosely with foil for the last 10 minutes of baking.
  9. Cool and Serve: Remove the cobbler from the oven and let it cool for 10-15 minutes. Serve warm, ideally topped with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for extra indulgence.

Notes

  • For a deeper cranberry flavor, you can let the cranberry filling mixture sit for 10-15 minutes before assembling to let the sugar soften the berries.
  • Coarse sugar on top is optional but adds a nice crunchy texture and a bit of sparkle.
  • Letting the cobbler cool slightly helps the filling thicken and makes it easier to serve.
  • If using frozen cranberries, do not thaw before mixing to avoid excess liquid in the filling.
  • This recipe works well with fresh or frozen cranberries interchangeably.

Keywords: cranberry cobbler, cranberry dessert, baked fruit dessert, holiday dessert, fall dessert

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