Description
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.
Ingredients
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Filling
- 1 1/2 teaspoon Chinese Five Spice
- 1 tsp almond extract
- 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1/4 teaspoon of kosher salt (if you use salted butter, omit this)
- 8 ripe plums (sliced)
- 1/4 cup water
Crust
- 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter at room temperature
- 1/2 cup cane sugar
- 1/4 cup almond flour
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt (if you use salted butter, omit this)
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- 1 large egg
Instructions
For the Filling
- Preheat the oven to 350°F
- Melt butter in a medium-sized saucepan.
- Coat plums in Cornstarch and set aside.
- Stir in the brown sugar, kosher salt, almond extract, and Chinese Five Spice. Mix until completely incorporated and the brown sugar is dissolved
- Add cornstarch-covered plums and water. Continue stirring until the mixture is completely heated through (about 5 minutes).
- Pour into a greased 9.5-inch tart dish. Set aside.
For the Crust and finishing up the cobbler
- Cream together unsalted butter and sugar
- 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).
- Scoop batter with a 3 Tablespoon Cookie Scoop, plopping in various areas until all batter is used (it’s ok if the batter touches).
- Bake for 1 hour or until bubbling and golden brown on top.
- Let stand for 10-15 minutes.
- Serve alone or with ice cream, whipped cream, or both!
Equipment
Cuisinart 9-Speed Handheld Mixer (HM-90S Power Advantage Plus)
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Mora Ceramics Large Mixing Bowls Set of 2 – 5.5 & 3.6 Qt (white)
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Mora Ceramics: 10in Tart Pan (Vanilla White)
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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.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Asian-American