Kitchen Sink Cobbler

a year-round carrier for deliciousness

Whoever decided that cobbler was strictly for summer was incorrect. Cobbler is an all-season all-star, offering endless opportunities for delicious after-dinner delight.

This recipe is less of a “recipe”, and more of an endlessly repeatable formula for using just about any fruit (fresh or frozen ) and turning it into a treat that is impressive, crowd-pleasing, easy, and also kind of healthy—all in less than 30 minutes. And yes, healthy enough to have leftovers for breakfast. It is adapted from Sweet Laurel cookbook, and it is grain-free, gluten-free, dairy-free (pending your ice cream of choice), and sweetened only with maple syrup. All the ingredients are things you probably already have in your pantry.

How does it stand up to your traditional Betty Crocker cobbler? I put it to the test with the best judges around: children. I decided to make this recipe for my cousin’s kids (age range 4-12), and honestly I wasn’t sure how it would fare. They are a picky crowd, and Ashlyn told me that her Dad makes classic cobbler “all the time” (great). She helped me in the kitchen, with more than a few comments about why we were using almond flour and that it smelled “nutty and weird”. She wisely didn’t mention this to the other judges.

this is your panel of judges; how are you feeling?

The results? They loved it. The secretly-healthified cobbler passed with flying colors, and besides Ashlyn, they had no idea it was any different from a traditional recipe. If that isn’t an endorsement to make this right now, I don’t know what is. Trust the youth.