Pomegranate Vanilla Cobbler
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5
Pomegranate Vanilla Cobbler
Description
This Pomegranate Vanilla Cobbler starts with a mixed berry base sweetened and combined with pomegranate arils to provide bursts of juicy tartness. The biscuit dough topping incorporates flour, baking powder, sugar, cold butter, vanilla bean seeds, buttermilk, and vanilla extract, making a wet, sticky dough that becomes tender and soft when baked.
Once the sugared berries are placed in a skillet, the dough is spread evenly on top and sprinkled with sliced almonds which add a contrasting crunch and nutty flavor. Baking the cobbler for 40 to 45 minutes yields a golden crust and cooked through topping that pairs well with the luscious fruit beneath.
Serve warm topped with a dusting of powdered sugar and a scoop of ice cream or dollop of whipped cream, providing a creamy complement to the fruit and crisp topping.
This recipe is adapted slightly from Donna Hay, emphasizing the use of fresh vanilla bean and the combination of frozen berries with pomegranate seeds for texture and flavor.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups berries frozen
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 2 pomegranate seeds removed
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 3/4 cup butter 1 1/2 sticks, cold, unsalted
- 1 vanilla bean seeds scraped out
- 2/3 cup buttermilk
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup almonds sliced
- powdered sugar for serving
- Ice cream or whipped cream, for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- In a bowl, stir together the berries, sugar and 1/2 cup pomegranate arils.
- Place the flour, baking powder, salt, sugar, butter and vanilla beans in a food processor and pulse until the butter is in small crumbs. Stream in the buttermilk and vanilla extract until a dough comes together. It will be wet and sticky!
- Remove the dough and add it to a bowl. Fold in the remaining pomegranate arils.
- Place the sugared berries in a skillet. Top the mixture with the cobbler dough evenly. Sprinkle sliced almonds on top.
- Bake for 40 to 45 minutes, until golden and cooked through. Sprinkle the cobbler with powdered sugar and serve with ice cream or whipped cream.
Notes
- Using fresh vanilla bean seeds enhances the topping's aroma and flavor.
- Sliced almonds on top add texture and a mild nutty note to the biscuit crust.
- Serve warm with powdered sugar and accompany with ice cream or whipped cream for a classic finish.
- Frozen berries are suitable here, as they release juices during baking that concentrate flavor.
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Overall Rating
5
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