Spare Fruit Cobbler Recipe

Name: Spare Fruit Cobbler
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups sliced mango; 1 1/8 cups white sugar, divided; 1 squeeze lemon juice; 1 cup all-purpose flour; 1 pinch ground cinnamon; 1 pinch ground nutmeg; 10 tablespoons butter, at room temperature, divided; 1 cup milk; 1 egg; 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Servings: persons

1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 12x12-inch glass baking dish.
2
Toss mango with 1/8 cup sugar and lemon juice in a bowl.
3
Mix remaining 1 cup sugar and flour in a deep mixing bowl. Add cinnamon and nutmeg. Beat in 8 tablespoons butter until mixture forms lumps.
4
Beat milk and egg together until smooth, about 30 seconds. Add vanilla extract and beat for 10 seconds. Slowly add milk mixture to flour mixture and blend until mostly smooth; a few lumps are okay.
5
Spread mango in the prepared baking dish. Pour batter evenly on top. Shake dish gently to incorporate mango into the batter and eliminate gaps.
6
Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes.
7
Meanwhile, melt remaining 2 tablespoons butter in a saute pan. Add coconut; toast until golden.
8
Spread toasted coconut over the cobbler. Continue baking until coconut is browned and edges of the batter pull away from the sides of baking dish, about 30 minutes.
9
Cool in the refrigerator for 30 minutes. Cut into 6 equal squares and gently remove with a spatula.

796

kcal

Calories

Fat

124

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups sliced mango, 1 1/8 cups white sugar, divided, 1 squeeze lemon juice, 1 cup all-purpose flour, and more.

Yes, Spare Fruit Cobbler falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Spare Fruit Cobbler

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Variations & substitutions

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