Sourdough Discard Plum Cobbler
Cobbler is a perfect fall treat to use up extra produce, and this sourdough discard plum cobbler mixes my family favorite recipe with my new obsession of sourdough.
I find that a lot of sourdough discard recipes unpleasantly change the texture of desserts and baked goods, but this recipe tastes great and has great texture with the addition of sour dough.
One of my families favorite deserts, especially when camping, has been peach cobbler. We always followed the recipe for coffee cake in my mom’s beloved “checkered cook book”. This cobbler is one of the few recipes from my mom that I have continued to use.
The last time I had extra plums I decided to try making my family’s classic cobbler recipe with a sourdough twist and the results were delicious.
Whether you have a fruitful plum tree or have found a good deal on plums at the store, use it as an excuse to make sourdough discard plum cobbler for a delicious dessert or delectable breakfast.
Ingredients for Sourdough Discard Plum Cobbler
For batter:
- 1/2 cup melted butter
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup sourdough starter or discard
- 2 1/2 cups all purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
For plum filling:
- 8-12 plums
- 2 tbsp flour
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/8 tsp clove
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ginger
For streusel topping:
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 1 tsp cinnamon
How to Make Sourdough Discard Plum Cobbler
Begin by mixing the 1/2 cup melted butter, eggs, milk, and sugar.
Add the sourdough starter and stir until combined.
Mix flour into the wet ingredients. Cover and let it ferment over night (or up to 48 hours) in the refrigerator. this step is optional, but gives the cobbler a more sour flavor.
The next day, add baking powder and soda to the the batter. Make sure there are no clumps.
For the plum filling, slice plums into a 9×13 inch pan and sprinkle with the flour and spices.
For the streusel topping, press the the sugar, flour, and spices into the butter until it is mixed and creates crumbly clumps.
Spread the batter over the plums and crumble the streusel topping on top.
Bake in a 325° F oven for 50-60 minutes, until golden on top and a toothpick comes out clean.
Enjoy by its self for a delicious breakfast or top with vanilla ice cream for a flavorful fall dessert.
Sourdough Discard Plum Cobbler
Ingredients
For batter:
- 1/2 cup melted butter
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup sourdough starter or discard
- 2 1/2 cups all purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
For plum filling:
- 8-12 plums
- 2 tbsp flour
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/8 tsp clove
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ginger
For streusel topping:
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 1 tsp cinnamon
Instructions
- Begin by mixing the 1/2 cup melted butter, eggs, milk, and sugar.
- Add the sourdough starter and stir until combined.
- Mix flour into the wet ingredients. Cover and let it ferment over night (or up to 48 hours) in the refrigerator. this step is optional, but gives the cobbler a more sour flavor.
- The next day, add baking powder and soda to the the batter. Make sure there are no clumps.
- For the plum filling, slice plums into a 9×13 inch pan and sprinkle with the flour and spices.
- For the streusel topping, press the the sugar, flour, and spices into the butter until it is mixed and creates crumbly clumps.
- Spread the batter over the plums and crumble the streusel topping on top.
- Bake in a 325° F oven for 50-60 minutes, until golden on top and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Enjoy by itself for a delicious breakfast or top with vanilla ice cream for a flavorful fall dessert.