Description
This easy nectarine cobbler is a rustic summer dessert featuring juicy baked nectarines under a fluffy biscuit topping. Best served warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Filling:
- 6–7 ripe nectarines, sliced (no need to peel)
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Pinch of nutmeg (optional)
For the Topping:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1½ teaspoons baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
- ½ cup whole milk or buttermilk
- Optional: 2 tablespoons cornmeal for texture
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a bowl, mix sliced nectarines with sugar, lemon juice, cornstarch, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Pour into a greased baking dish or cast iron skillet.
- In another bowl, whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and cornmeal (if using).
- Cut in butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Stir in the milk until just combined.
- Drop spoonfuls of the topping over the fruit, leaving gaps for a rustic look.
- Bake for 35–40 minutes until the top is golden brown and the fruit is bubbling.
- Cool slightly before serving. Best served warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
Notes
You can substitute peaches or plums for nectarines. Add a pinch of cardamom or ginger for a spiced variation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: nectarine cobbler, fruit cobbler, summer dessert, skillet cobbler