Easy Sourdough Berry Cobbler
This Easy Sourdough Berry Cobbler combines the sweet-tart flavor of mixed berries with the light tang of sourdough discard for a rustic, golden-topped dessert. Perfect for using up sourdough starter, this comforting cobbler bakes up beautifully in a cast-iron skillet and tastes even better with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Equipment
- 9-inch cast-iron skillet or 9x9-inch baking dish
- Mixing bowls (large and medium)
- Whisk and spatula
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Wire cooling rack
- Oven mitts
Ingredients
Berry Filling:
- 2 cups mixed berries strawberries, blackberries, raspberries, blueberries
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- ½ cup honey or sugar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
Cobbler Topping:
- ¼ cup melted butter
- 1 cup sourdough discard
- ½ cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons coarse sugar for topping
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a baking dish or skillet with butter or nonstick spray.
- In a large bowl, combine mixed berries, lemon juice, honey (or sugar), and cornstarch until evenly coated. Let rest for 10 minutes to release juices.
- In another bowl, whisk melted butter, sourdough discard, milk, and vanilla until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt. Add wet ingredients and stir gently until just combined. Batter should be thick and slightly lumpy.
- Spread berry mixture evenly in the baking dish. Drop spoonfuls of batter over the top, letting some berries peek through for a rustic look.
- Sprinkle coarse sugar over the topping for crunch and sparkle.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the berry filling bubbles at the edges.
- Remove from oven and cool for 10 minutes before serving.
- Serve warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for a cozy, homemade dessert.
Rest Time (Optional):
- 10 minutes before serving to allow filling to thicken.
Notes
Nutrition Information (per serving):
- Calories: 295 kcal
- Carbohydrates: 47 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fiber: 3 g
- Sugar: 29 g
