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Easy Cozy Cranberry Cobbler Recipe with Irresistible Holiday Topping

  • Author: Nora Winslow
  • Total Time: 50-55 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x

Description

A warm and comforting cranberry cobbler featuring tart cranberries under a flaky, buttery topping, perfect for holiday gatherings and easy to prepare.

Ingredients

Scale
  • 12 ounces (340 grams) fresh cranberries (frozen works too, no need to thaw)
  • 3/4 cup (150 grams) sugar (use granulated; can swap half for brown sugar)
  • 1 teaspoon orange zest (optional)
  • 1 cup (120 grams) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup (115 grams) unsalted butter, cold and cubed
  • 1/2 cup (120 ml) milk (whole or 2%; almond or oat milk for dairy-free)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Butter or spray an 8×8-inch baking dish.
  2. In a medium bowl, toss cranberries with 1/2 cup (100 grams) sugar and orange zest if using. Let sit while preparing topping.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and remaining 1/4 cup (50 grams) sugar.
  4. Add cold, cubed butter to dry mix. Cut in using a pastry cutter, two knives, or fingers until mixture resembles coarse crumbs with pea-sized bits.
  5. Whisk milk and vanilla extract together, then pour into flour-butter mixture. Stir gently just until dough comes together; it will be slightly sticky.
  6. Pour cranberry mixture into prepared baking dish, spreading evenly. Dollop topping over berries without pressing down, leaving gaps for steam.
  7. Bake for 40-45 minutes until topping is golden brown and cranberries are bubbling. Tent with foil if topping browns too fast.
  8. Let cobbler cool for 10-15 minutes before serving to allow juices to thicken.

Notes

Use cold unsalted butter for a flaky topping. Do not overmix the topping dough once wet ingredients are added. Frozen cranberries can be used without thawing. Let cobbler cool before serving to avoid runny filling. Tent with foil if topping browns too quickly.

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 40-45 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1/8th of the cobbler
  • Calories: 280
  • Sugar: 25
  • Fat: 11
  • Carbohydrates: 40
  • Fiber: 4
  • Protein: 3

Keywords: cranberry cobbler, holiday dessert, easy cobbler, cranberry dessert, cozy dessert, flaky topping, holiday baking

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