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Step 1: Making the TOPPING of your choice
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For the Crisp Topping:
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1 cup / 250 mL all-purpose flour
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2/3 cup / 150 mL packed brown sugar
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1/2 cup / 125 mL chopped nuts (optional)
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1 tsp / 5 mL grated citrus rind
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1/3 cup / 75 mL salted butter, melted
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Mix together dry ingredients; drizzle with butter and stir until crumbly.
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For the Crumble Topping:
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1 cup / 250 mL rolled oats
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1/2 cup / 125 mL all-purpose flour
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1/3 cup / 75 mL packed brown sugar
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1/3 cup / 75 mL chopped nuts
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3 tbsp / 45 mL granulated sugar
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Generous pinch nutmeg or cinnamon
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Pinch salt
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1/3 cup + 1 tbsp / 90 mL chilled butter, diced
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Mix together dry ingredients; lightly work in butter by pinching until crumbs that hold together are formed, with no loose flour.
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For the Cobbler Topping:
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1 cup / 250 mL all-purpose flour
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1/4 cup / 60 mL granulated sugar
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1 tsp / 5 mL baking powder
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1/4 tsp / 1 mL baking soda
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1/4 cup / 60 mL chilled salted butter, diced
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3/4 cup / 175 mL buttermilk
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1/2 tsp / 2 mL vanilla extract
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Mix together dry ingredients; with pastry blender or 2 knives, cut in butter until crumbly. Mix together buttermilk and vanilla; drizzle over flour mixture and stir with fork until soft, sticky dough is formed.
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Step 2: Adding the fruit(s)
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6 to 7 cups / 1.5 to 1.75 L sliced fruit (see fruit combo possibilities below)
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3 tbsp / 45 mL granulated sugar (for Crisp or Crumble) OR 1/3 cup / 75 mL (for cobbler)
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1 tbsp / 15 mL cornstarch or 2 tbsp/30 mL flour
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Mix fruit with sugar and cornstarch or flour.
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Place in buttered 8-inch/ 2 L square baking dish. Sprinkle with Crisp or Crumble Topping OR for Cobbler using a spoon, drop dough in 9 evenly spaced mounds over fruit.
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Step 3: Baking
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For the Crisp or Crumble: Bake in 350F/180C oven until fruit is bubbling and topping is crisp, 45 to 60 minutes.
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For the Cobbler: Bake in 400F/200C oven until fruit is bubbling and topping is light golden and no longer doughy underneath when lifted, 35 to 40 minutes
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