Review-Mixed Fruit Cobbler/May 01

[Cathy]

Yummy! I thought that a cobbler in a 13x9 pan was way too much for just my husband and myself so I split the recipe in half & baked it in an 8x8 pyrex dish. It worked just fine and is one of the easiest cobblers I have ever put together. I used boysenberries and homegrown frozen raspberries. The topping has a really nice earthiness about it that we both liked a lot. This one will be a definite repeater, especially with lots of fresh fruit coming into season.

[valchemist]

Sounds great. thanks for the review. It is on my list of recipes to try now.

but before you start a riot here...

That came from the March '01 issue, not May '01, correct?

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[Cathy]

Duh! You are right, I goofed! Holy Cow, I really would start a riot if I had the May issue already:} Sorry for the typo! I DO NOT HAVE MY MAY ISSUE YET!!!

[Norma]

Good thing too. I would have smoke oozing out of this moniter.

[Terrytx]

I also thought this was good. I am looking forward to making it again in a month or so, when to wild dewberries in our area are ripe.

[lsdesign]

I don't know Cathy, the word "earthiness" to describe food leaves me thinking of the smell of damp soil.

[Pat]

I have been intending to try this and this is just the push I need. I don't have any wheat flour in the house and don't want to go to the grocery right now. Do you think it would be as good with all-purpose flour?

[Pat]

Pulling this up to the top hoping to get an answer to the question about the flour.

[goldilocks]

pat, i would definetely do it with all purpose and i would just use the same amount called for using the whole wheat. let us know how it is.

[Cathy]

Hi Pat,
I would think you could use regular flour. I've made many cobblers using it and it works just fine. The dough might be a little lighter and rise a little more than with the whole wheat. At least, that has been my experience. I liked the nuttiness the whole wheat gave this particular topping but if you don't have any ww flour, what the heck, go for it. P.S. to LSDesign, I can guarantee that the earthiness I was talking about was in no way similiar to damp soil. Earthiness to me means a good, wholesome natural taste :-}

[Pat]

Thanks for your help! Guess I was wanting a little hand holding. Didn't get to make the cobbler as I had to make food to take to a family who had lost a father and to a shut-in lady from our church. By the time I get around to it, I will probably have been to the grocery.

[deb]

If you are a berry pie/cobbler fan, you absolutely must try this recipe. It is fantastic! Very easy to make. We halved the recipe also, just like Cathy suggested we use an 8x8 pan. Perfect! We will be making this one again for sure. We just finished eating the cobbler.. as I am typing I still hear everyone in the other room raving about how good it was! Thanks for posting the review, Cathy! For some reason I missed this one when looking thru the magazine.

[KValley]

I am crazy about this recipe! I really have to say that using whole wheat flour is worth the trip to Safeway (Kroger, local natural foods store)- it lends a richness that really complements the fruit.

This was a great dessert, but made an even better Sunday breakfast with omlettes! It's also on my list for a potluck WOW dish!

I am dreaming of this cobbler made with fresh marionberries and boysenberries on a midsummer night...

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[valchemist]

Could someone answer this question for me...

Why does the recipe call for frozen fruit? Is it because that is what is easiest and/or accessible for most people? Or is there something important about being sure the berries are frozen when they go into the recipe?

A second question...

I went to the store today and I saw frozen blueberries, raspberries, and strawberries. I like the idea of having "mixed" berries, but I didn't particularly think that strawberries or blueberries would be as good as blackberries here. What do you guys think. I am not a berry connoisseur (sp?). I have never had marionberries or boysenberries and I am sure that they are not available in any supermarkets around here anyway, especially not now. Also, are blackberries commonly found in the freezer section of grocery stores?

Valerie

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[KValley]

[hi valchemist,

I used exactly this mix of fruit that you found at the market - I was a bit worried about the strawberries- but it turned out great.

i imagine they used frozen fruit as it's not berry season for most of us for a few months yet. I would switch to fresh as soon as possible- you must have some wonderful farmer's markets in CT?! I'd also try fresh peaches and blueberries....

Marionberries are a Wash/Oregon regional treat!

I went to the store today and I saw frozen blueberries, raspberries, and strawberries. I like the idea of having "mixed" berries, but I didn't particularly think that strawberries or blueberries would be as good as blackberries here. What do you guys think. I am not a berry connoisseur (sp?). I have never had marionberries or boysenberries and I am sure that they are not available in any sepermarkets around here anyway, especially not now. Also, are blackberries commonly found in the freezer section of grocery stores?

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[WeekendCook]

I just took this out of the oven and it smells great, but I am going to have to wait for it to cool off a bit! I used the mixed frozen berries (Safeway brand).

[Shirley Panek]

I made this using a bag of mixed berries (blue/straw/rasp/black) and added some more frozen blackberries. I also used all-purpose flour, since I didn't have any whole-wheat. The cobbler topping was really light and delicious.

It got raves from my husband and 3 1/2-year-old son.

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Shirley

[Cathy]

I just made another cobbler last night using frozen huckleberries. I didn't allow the berries to thaw to see what would happen. If there was going to be more juice, it wasn't a big deal to me. Since I didn't thaw them before mixing in the filling ingred and baking the cobbler, it was very juicy. It tasted just fine but was more like a fruit soup with some biscuit toppings on top. Just FYI in case anyone was wondering what would happen if you didn't thaw the fruit. It was still yummy!

[valchemist]

Cathy, I wasn't sure, but I thought that there was a good reason that they suggested frozen fruit (other than convenience). That's why I asked. Thanks for the report. Valerie.

[sherri]

I made this recipe last week and it was great. The whole wheat flour worked well and the (thawed) frozen mixed berries were great. Definitely a make again!

[KValley]

My vote is for thawed- I prefer a less-runny cobbler.

The recipe does indicate the berries should be thawed (i.e. 4 cups frozen blackberries, thawed), but it's a matter of preference!

[valchemist]

oops!

I didn't even see that. All I saw was the "frozen" part. Duh. It all makes sense now.

But I am sure Cathy is right that it would even taste good if it was a little on the juicy side.

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[Peeps]

Can someone post this recipe by any chance? I know I have the issue at home but I'd like to stop at the store on my way home from work and get whatever I might need to make this tonight...the reviews just make me want to make this asap!

[valchemist]

I am sure this is too late for you Peeps!

Sorry I couldn't come through for you this time.

By the way, one week from tonight DH and I will be feasting on a certain chocolate cake that I know of! (April 2 is his Bday.)


* Exported from MasterCook *

Mixed-Fruit Cobbler

Recipe By :Cooking Light Magazine. March 2001. Page: 182.
Serving Size : 12 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Desserts

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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Filling:
1/4 cup whole-wheat flour
4 cups frozen blackberries -- thawed
4 cups frozen raspberries -- thawed
1 1/4 cups sugar
1 teaspoon lemon juice
Cooking spray
Topping:
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup whole-wheat flour
1/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
6 tablespoons butter -- chilled and cut into small pieces
2/3 cup buttermilk
1/2 teaspoon grated orange rind
2 teaspoons sugar

Directions.
In this cobbler, whole-wheat flour does double duty. We've used it as the basis of a truly tender "cobbled" topping and as a thickener for the juicy fruit filling.

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

2. To prepare filling, lightly spoon 1/4 cup whole-wheat flour into a dry measuring cup, and level with a knife. Combine 1/4 cup whole-wheat flour and the next 4 ingredients (1/4 cup whole-wheat flour through juice) in a 13 x 9-inch baking dish coated with cooking spray. Let stand 10 minutes.

3. To prepare topping, lightly spoon all-purpose flour and 1/2 cup whole-wheat flour into dry measuring cups, and level with a knife. Combine the flours and next 4 ingredients (flours through salt) in a bowl; cut in butter with a pastry blender or 2 knives until mixture resembles coarse meal. Add buttermilk and rind, stirring just until moist. Drop dough onto fruit mixture to form 12 mounds; sprinkle with 2 teaspoons sugar.

4. Bake at 400 degrees for 35 minutes or until bubbly. Let stand 10 minutes before serving. Yield: 12 servings.

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Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 319 Calories; 6g Fat (17.3% calories from fat); 3g Protein; 66g Carbohydrate; 7g Dietary Fiber; 16mg Cholesterol; 186mg Sodium. Exchanges: 1/2 Grain(Starch); 2 Fruit; 0 Non-Fat Milk; 1 Fat; 1 1/2 Other Carbohydrates.


Nutr. Assoc. : 0 0 0 1233 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

[valchemist]

oh, I misread the previous post by Cathy.

I thought you thawed them and it was runny. but it makes sense that the frozen berries made the cobbler more runny.

what is the consensus out there?

to thaw or not to thaw?

why doesn't the recipe suggest to thaw?

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[Peeps]

Thanks valchemist! I didn't see this before I left work but I just guessed at the store about how much fruit and came pretty close and I happened to have buttermilk at home. The cobbler came out great, very soupy but tastes wonderful - especially with a little vanilla frozen yogurt on top!