Best 5 Ruth Hawhees Gooseberry Cobbler Recipes

GOOSEBERRY-RASPBERRY CRUMBLES

Steps:

• Filling: Preheat oven to 375 degrees with rack in upper third.
• In a medium bowl, toss both berries with granulated sugar, cornstarch, vanilla, and salt.
• Topping: In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, brown sugar, salt, and nutmeg. Using a fork, stir in butter until incorporated. Topping can be refrigerated in an airtight container up to 1 week.
• Divide berry mixture evenly among eight 3-ounce baking dishes (about 3 1/2 by 1 1/4 inches each). Sprinkle each with 3 tablespoons topping. Place dishes on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
• Bake until fruit is bubbling all over and topping is golden brown, about 35 minutes. Transfer sheet to a wire rack; let cool completely. Serve with ice cream, if desired.

EASY GOOSEBERRY COBBLER

Steps:

• Heat oven to 190C/170C fan/gas 5. Place the gooseberries, caster sugar, ginger and elderflower in a saucepan with 4 tbsp water and cook, covered, for 5 mins until the berries begin to pop. Tip into a baking dish.
• Make the topping. Sift the flour, baking powder and a pinch of salt into a mixing bowl. Rub in the butter until the mixture looks like breadcrumbs, then stir in the caster sugar. Mix in the buttermilk to give a soft, sticky dough. Dollop spoonfuls on top of the gooseberries, then sprinkle with the demerara. Bake for 25 mins or until golden brown and crusty. Stand for 5 mins, then serve with some low-fat ice cream, fromage frais or custard.

GOOSEBERRY DESSERT

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt; cut in the butter until crumbly. In a small bowl, whisk egg and milk. Gradually add to flour mixture, tossing with a fork until dough forms a ball. Cover and refrigerate for 20 minutes or until easy to handle., For filling, in a large bowl, combine sugar and tapioca. Gently stir in gooseberries; let stand for 15 minutes. Divide dough in half. Roll out each portion to an 8-in. square. Place one portion in the bottom a greased 8-in. square baking dish. Top with filling and remaining pastry., Cut slits in pastry; brush with milk. Combine sugar and cinnamon; sprinkle over the top. Bake at 375° for 30-35 minutes or until lightly browned. Serve warm.

GOOSEBERRY BLUEBERRY COBBLER

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F, then butter a 9-inch square baking pan or a 2-quart baking dish.
• In a bowl, toss together the berries, 1/2 cup sugar, lemon juice & cornstarch until combined well, then transfer to the baking dish of choice, spreading evenly.
• In another bowl sift or whisk together the flour, baking powder, cinnamon & 1/4 cup of sugar, then cut the butter into the flour mixture until the mixture had chunks no larger than small peas.
• Add vanilla & half and half & stir together until a dough forms, then spoon the dough into mounds over the berry mixture.
• Bake about 40 minutes or until topping is golden brown & cooked through.
• Cool slightly & enjoy a very warm cobbler, or let it come to room temperature & enjoy it that way!

RHUBARB-RASPBERRY BISCUIT COBBLERS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees with rack in center. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment.
• In a large bowl, stir together rhubarb, raspberries, 1 1/4 cups sugar, tapioca, lemon juice, and a pinch salt. Let stand 15 minutes, stirring once or twice. Divide filling among six 10-ounce baking dishes, or pour into a 2 1/2-quart baking dish.
• In a medium bowl, whisk together both flours, remaining 1/4 cup sugar, baking powder, baking soda, lemon zest, and remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add yogurt, and stir with a fork until dough consistency resembles a thick cake batter.
• Using a large spoon, top filling with dollops of dough, leaving a 1-inch border. Brush dough with cream. Transfer baking dishes to prepared baking sheet. Bake, rotating sheet halfway through, until biscuits are golden-brown and juices are bubbling, 35 to 40 minutes. (If browning too quickly, cover loosely with aluminum foil during the last 15 minutes of baking.) Cool on a wire rack, at least 1 hour. Serve warm or at room temperature with a dollop of creme fraiche.