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Plum Tarragon Cobbler

A comforting dessert featuring warm, roasted plums and fragrant tarragon beneath a crispy, buttery crust.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 280
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the filling
  • 4 cups plums, pitted and sliced Fresh plums are preferred.
  • 2 tablespoons fresh tarragon, finely chopped Dried tarragon can be used as a substitute.
  • 1 cup sugar Divided as needed.
For the batter
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1/4 cup butter, melted Can use unsalted butter.
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine the sliced plums and chopped tarragon. Sprinkle with 1/2 cup of sugar and mix well. Set aside.
Making the Batter
  1. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, remaining sugar, milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract until just combined. The batter should be smooth but not over-mixed.
Assembling and Baking
  1. Pour the batter into a greased 9x13-inch baking dish. Spoon the plum mixture over the batter evenly.
  2. Place in the preheated oven and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until golden and a toothpick comes out clean.
Serving
  1. Allow to cool for a few minutes before serving warm, possibly with a scoop of ice cream.

Notes

For substitutions, if fresh tarragon is unavailable, use 1 tablespoon of dried tarragon or other fruits like peaches or cherries.