Description
A warm, spiced holiday cobbler filled with tart cranberries, sweetened with brown sugar, and topped with a golden, buttery biscuit crust. Perfect for Thanksgiving, Christmas, or any winter gathering.
Ingredients
For the Cranberry Filling:
- 4 cups fresh or frozen cranberries
- 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
- ¼ cup (50 g) brown sugar, packed
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp ground nutmeg
- ¼ tsp ground cloves
- ¼ tsp ground ginger
- 1 tsp orange zest
- ½ cup orange juice
For the Cobbler Topping:
- 1 cup (125 g) all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1½ tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ cup (115 g) unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- ⅓ cup (80 ml) milk or heavy cream
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9-inch baking dish to prevent sticking.
- Cook the Cranberry Filling: In a saucepan over medium heat, combine the cranberries, granulated sugar, brown sugar, cornstarch, spices (cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, ginger), orange zest, and orange juice. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the cranberries start bursting and the mixture thickens, about 8 to 10 minutes. Then pour this mixture into the prepared baking dish.
- Make the Cobbler Topping: In a mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt. Cut in the cold, cubed unsalted butter using a pastry cutter or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in the milk or cream and vanilla extract just until combined; do not overmix.
- Assemble the Cobbler: Drop spoonfuls of the biscuit dough over the cranberry filling. It’s fine to leave some gaps; the topping doesn’t need to completely cover the fruit.
- Bake: Bake the cobbler in the preheated oven for 30 to 35 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the cranberry filling is bubbly.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the cobbler to cool slightly before serving warm. For extra indulgence, serve with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
Notes
- Serve with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for extra indulgence.
- Swap half the cranberries with apples or pears for a milder flavor.
- Add chopped pecans or walnuts to the topping for crunch.
- Best enjoyed fresh but leftovers keep covered in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Cobbler
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
