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Homemade Plum Cobbler with Almond & Five-Spice

ByJenn Giam Smith

Indulge in a delicious plum cobbler made with fresh plums. Get the full recipe and step-by-step instructions for a cozy dessert that mixes Southern comfort with a hint of Asian flair!

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Last summer, my kids and I volunteered for a few things at our Church and ended up with a large surplus of plums. I joked around with my friend who was in charge of the activities so that she could make tartlets from them. So she laughed and gave me a huge bag and said: “Have fun”. So of course, I grabbed the bag and said “Challenge accepted”. I didn’t make a tartlet. but… I did make this super yummy plum cobbler… A LOT. Like I said I had a HUGE bag. I even froze a lot of filling to make a cobbler later.

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Why You’ll Love This Plum Cobbler

Unique flavors, classic comfort: The almond extract and Chinese Five-Spice give this cobbler a delicate fragrance and depth that makes it feel extra special.

Kid-friendly baking project: Little hands can help with measuring, scooping, and “decorating”.

Freezer-ready: Make ahead and freeze for up to 8 months.

General Instructions for Making Plum Cobbler

These are the step-by-step basics for making my homemade plum cobbler. For exact measurements, full details, and all my best tips, scroll down to the printable recipe card.

Preheat The Oven

Before you do anything else, preheat your oven to 350°F.

Make the Filling

  1. In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
  2. In a separate bowl, toss the sliced plums with cornstarch and set aside.
  3. To the melted butter, stir in the brown sugar, granulated sugar, salt, almond extract, and Chinese Five-Spice until the sugar dissolves.
  4. Add the cornstarch-coated plums and water. Stir for about 5 minutes until the fruit is heated through and starting to release its juices.
  5. Pour the filling into a greased 9.5-inch tart dish or baking dish. Set aside.

Make the Crust & Assemble

  1. Cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  2. Add the salt, milk, almond extract, and egg, and mix until fully combined.
  3. Gently fold in the almond flour, all-purpose flour, and baking powder until just combined—don’t overmix.
  4. Using a cookie scoop or spoon, drop the batter in rustic mounds over the plum filling. Gaps are perfectly fine.
  5. Bake for about 1 hour, or until bubbling and golden brown.
  6. Let rest for 10–15 minutes before serving. Enjoy plain, or with ice cream, whipped cream—or both!
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Cooking with Kids

DISCLOSURE: Please keep in mind that the following tips are general and are meant to be suggestive. I personally use these strategies with my own kids, who are all unique even within my own family of five. Therefore, please regard these as suggestions or ideas. If you feel that your child requires more or less assistance, then go with what you and your child are comfortable with. Ultimately, you know your child best.

This recipe can easily be accomodated for little hands to help with! Let the kids:

  • Measuring Ingredients – Let them scoop, pour, and level dry ingredients.
  • Scooping the Batter – Drop spoonfuls of dough over the plums. Imperfect = perfect here.
  • Finishing Touches – Add ice cream or whipped cream to each serving. Sprinkles optional but always celebrated.

Even if their stirring gets a little wild, you’ll end up with sweet memories baked right in.

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Storage Details

Short-Term Storage:
Cover leftovers and refrigerate. Best eaten within 2–3 days. Warm in the oven or microwave before serving.

Long-Term Storage:
Cool completely, cover tightly with foil or a fitted lid, and freeze flat for 6–8 months.

Pro Tip: Use a freezer- and oven-safe dish so you can reheat without extra pans.

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A cozy dessert that blends Southern comfort with a subtle Asian twist—perfect for sharing with family on a warm Wisconsin afternoon or tucking away in the freezer for a taste of summer in the middle of winter.

  • Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
  • Yield: 6 people

Ingredients

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Filling

Crust

Instructions

For the Filling

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F
  2. Melt butter in a medium-sized saucepan.
  3. Coat plums in Cornstarch and set aside.
  4. Stir in the brown sugar, kosher salt, almond extract, and Chinese Five Spice. Mix until completely incorporated and the brown sugar is dissolved
  5. Add cornstarch-covered plums and water. Continue stirring until the mixture is completely heated through (about 5 minutes).
  6. Pour into a greased 9.5-inch tart dish. Set aside.

For the Crust and finishing up the cobbler

  1. Cream together unsalted butter and sugar
  2. Add the salt, milk, almond extract, and eggs, mix until completely combined. Then add the flours and baking powder. Mix until just combined (flour disappears).
  3. Scoop batter with a 3 Tablespoon Cookie Scoop, plopping in various areas until all batter is used (it’s ok if the batter touches).
  4. Bake for 1 hour or until bubbling and golden brown on top.
  5. Let stand for 10-15 minutes.
  6. Serve alone or with ice cream, whipped cream, or both!

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Storage

  • For short-term storage, place the covered plum cobbler in the refrigerator, but it should be eaten within two to three days to be safe.
  • For longer storage, let the cobbler completely cool. Then cover with the lid OR Aluminum Foil and place flat in your freezer. The frozen cobbler will be kept for six to eight months.
    If available, you can use a baking dish that is both freezer and oven-safe for ease of use and minimal extra dishes.
  • Author: Jenn Giam Smith
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 1 hour
  • Category: dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Asian-American

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  1. The filling alone could be eaten on its own, so put it with the cobbler part and it’s so so yummy! The spice really makes it.

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