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Elderberry Cobbler

Elderberry cobbler with juicy plum-noir elderberries bubbles under a buttery golden crumble topping. This five-ingredient dessert bakes into a crisp top with a jammy fruit filling—ideal for a cozy evening.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 260
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Elderberry filling
  • 4 cup elderberries Fresh or frozen; remove stems if using fresh.
  • 0.5 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch
Crumble topping
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 0.5 cup cold butter Cubed; keep cold for best crumb texture.
  • 0.33 cup brown sugar

Equipment

  • 1 sheet pan
  • 1 baking dish

Method
 

Prep
  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F and grease a baking dish.
  2. Toss the elderberries with granulated sugar and cornstarch, then spread evenly in the baking dish.
Make the crumble
  1. Cut the cold butter into the flour and brown sugar until coarse crumbs form.
  2. Sprinkle the crumble topping evenly over the berries.
Bake and serve
  1. Bake for 35-40 minutes at 375°F, until the topping is golden and the filling bubbles at the edges.
  2. Cool for 15 minutes before serving.

Notes

For the cleanest jammy filling, spread the elderberries in an even layer so they bubble consistently at the edges. Refrigerate leftovers in a covered container for up to 4 days; rewarm in a 300°F oven until heated through. Freezing is not recommended for best crumble texture. Dietary swap: use a gluten-free 1:1 all-purpose flour blend to make the topping gluten-free.