Description
Discover the surprising delight of Zucchini Cobbler! With a texture and flavor profile remarkably similar to apple cobbler, this spiced dessert transforms fresh zucchini into a warm, comforting treat topped with a buttery, golden-brown crust.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 cups zucchini, peeled and diced into 1/2-inch cubes
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, chilled and cubed
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease an 8×8 inch baking dish.
- In a large bowl, toss the diced zucchini with 1/2 cup sugar, lemon juice, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Let it sit for 10 minutes, then pour into the prepared baking dish.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, 1 cup sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Cut the cold butter into the flour mixture using a pastry cutter or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Sprinkle the crumb topping evenly over the zucchini mixture.
- Bake for 40 to 45 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the zucchini filling is bubbling.
- Allow to cool for 10 minutes before serving warm, ideally with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Notes
- Ensure you peel the zucchini thoroughly if the skin is thick, as this helps it mimic the texture of cooked apples.
- For a deeper flavor, add a teaspoon of vanilla extract to the zucchini mixture.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheat in the oven or microwave.
- Prep Time: PT15M
- Cook Time: PT45M
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 285
- Sugar: 38g
- Sodium: 115mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g