Mama's Fruit Cobbler

Submitted by Mamas Kitchen Hope

"Fast and easy. Very unusual topping made with bread- but you can't tell! Use whatever fruit you would like. My family says this is THE best cobbler EVER! I like it bc it is made with things that I always have on hand and can be thrown together in minutes yet it looks pretty enough to serve company."

 

• Ready In: 45mins
• Ingredients: 7
• Serves: 9

ingredients

• 1 cup sugar, adjust to your taste
• 2 tablespoons flour
• 1 egg, beaten
• 1⁄2 cup margarine, melted
• 5 slices white bread, crusts removed and cut into strips
• 3 cups fruit, approx, SEE NOTE
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons cinnamon (optional) or 1 1/2 teaspoons cardamom (optional)

directions

1. Mix first 4 ingredients together and set aside.
2. Place drained fruit in a buttered 8x8 pan and top with bread strips.
3. Pour sugar mixture over bread and fruit and sprinkle with cinnamon if desired.
4. Bake at 350 degrees for 35-45 minutes or until golden brown.
5. Great topped with ice cream or whipped cream on top.
6. Note: I dont usually measure the fruit, I just fill the bottom of the pan. Frozen fruit that has been partially defrosted works great as does soft fresh fruit- harder fruits such as apples or pears should be precooked until softened for best results. Drained canned fruit works great for this too. One large can (29 oz) is a perfect amount.

Reviews

[katew]

If you are a pudding person like I am then this is to die for and so easy too !!! The fruits I chose to use were yellow peaches and strawberries and I used fruit bread as I had it on hand.I did halve the sugar as my bread was sweet. My DD has a part time job at a bakery so we always have excess bread so many many thanks for posting such a satisfying and delicious way to use it up !!

 

[Marich]

This was gone in no time! Made as directed and used canned peaches. Next time I'll try frozen berries. Easy to prepare too. Served with whipped cream, Yummy. Thanks Mama

 

[Rosemary103]

you're right, fast and easy! We loved it! we used sliced canned pears and a few frozen blueberries. Great dessert! thanks for posting.

 

[PsychRN]

you're so right about the ease of this recipe! my sister invited us to a last minute BBQ and i was able to throw this together in just a few minutes. i used canned peaches and frozen blueberries. no one could believe the secret to the crispy crust was plain 'ole white bread. thanks mama for a recipe i'm sure i'll be using again and again.

 

[superblondieno2]

amazing! at first my mom gave me a hard time about making this becuase she was skeptical about the bread. but she apologized when she tasted it!! i used italian bread and canned peaches... the cinnamon was a great touch