Easy Plum Cobbler - Vegan & GF! | The Chestnut Bakery

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This vegan plum cobbler has a lovely combination of deliciously tart and juicy seasonal plums and a sweet golden cookie layer, a perfect summer plum dessert to share with your friends and family! It’s super easy to make at home, healthier, and also gluten-free!

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Despite the fact that I prefer winter over summer, I love eating summer fruits all day long. Summer is such a wonderful season for juicy and delicious fruits! Plum is obviously one of my favourites. I’ve been baking with plums every summer and recently I developed this plum cobbler recipe which is inspired by my GF peach cobbler and it turned out so, so, delicious. If you’ve never made cobbler recipes, you’ll be surprised how easy it is to make cobbler desserts! I’m sure this recipe will be your next favourite to bake this summer.

Recipe overview – why you’ll love this vegan plum cobbler recipe

Level: Easy
Taste: Tangy and sweet plum
Texture: Juicy and crumbly

Diet: Plant-based, dairy-free, eggless, nut-free, and gluten-free
Time: 40 mins
Occasion: Summer home parties, dessert, snack, and more

Main ingredients and substitutions

Plums: Get ripe, plump, sweet, and juicy plums from your local supermarket! This recipe is a plum cobbler recipe, but if you want to substitute, you can use other fruits like blackberry too.

Caster sugar: I used caster sugar to sweeten the vegan cobbler. You can also use granulated sugar for more crispiness or brown sugar for a soft texture. Caster sugar is right in the middle!

Rice flour: One of the 2 flours I used for this recipe is rice flour. It’s gluten-free and makes great baked goods!

Almond flour: Another flour I used for this recipe is almond flour. I like the crisp and nutty flavour it gives to baked goods! If you are nut-free, use the same amount of rice flour or coconut flour instead. Don’t forget to weigh the flour!

Vegan butter: I used Naturli’s vegan butter for the crumble cookie part! Their vegan butter is great for baking. Feel free to use other vegan butter too if you can’t find it. Earth Balance is one of my favourites too!

Cornflour: I added a tablespoon of cornflour to thicken the plum mixture. You can also use tapioca flour, arrowroot flour, or potato flour too.

Other ingredients: lemon juice, baking powder, vanilla extract, and salt.

*I use bone char-free sugars for all of my recipes. I cover the topic in my article Vegan Baking 101. Go to the “Is sugar vegan?” section to learn more!

Recommended equipment for this recipe

Baking dish: I used a 24cm(9.5in) wide glass baking dish. I think you can use a little smaller dish like 22cm(8.5) too if you don’t have this size!

Wooden spoon: This recipe requires a wooden spoon to mix the ingredients. Use a large one it’s easier to mix and stir than a small one!

*The ingredient list and measurement for this recipe can be found in the recipe card at the bottom.

How to make this easy plum cobbler

Step 1: Make the plum mixture

Preheat the oven to 180°C(350°F). Let’s make the plum mixture first! Quarter the plums first. Place the plums in a baking dish and sprinkle the lemon juice, caster sugar, and cornflour. Mix very gently with a large wooden spoon until the plums are well coated with the ingredients. Be careful not to smash the plums while mixing! Set aside.

Step 2: Make the cookie layer

To make the cookie layer, it’s super simple! In a large mixing bowl, mix the rice flour, almond flour, caster sugar, and baking powder together until well combined. Add the melted vegan butter, vanilla extract, and salt and mix further until it makes a firm dough, like cookie cough.

Step 3: Assemble and bake

Top the plums with the cookie dough. You don’t need to spread the dough flat and completely smooth, just randomly place dollops of dough and spread roughly. See the picture and video for reference! Bake for 20-25mins. The top should look crispy and golden when baked!

Take the plum cobbler out of the oven and let it cool slightly. Serve the cobbler in a bowl, top with some vegan vanilla ice cream and enjoy!

Serving tips and ideas

Serve it warm with a drizzle of vegan single cream for the ultimate cosy experience! The contrast between the hot, juicy plums, the crisp topping, and the light cream is simply perfect.
A big scoop of vegan ice cream, like vanilla, chocolate, caramel, or even mint chocolate, melting into the warm cobbler is just pure happiness. It’s a classic for a very good reason!
Yes, cobbler for breakfast. Why not! A small portion warmed up with a spoonful of thick vegan yoghurt makes a wonderful, fruity weekend treat in the morning.
For dessert at a dinner party, you can bake the cobbler in individual ramekins with a scoop of ice cream. It looks adorable and makes serving so easy.

Expert tips and tricks

Pat the plum after washing

Pat dry the plums very well to remove any moisture on them, this is quite important! If the plums have too much moisture, the final result can be too runny and soggy, not what we are looking to get. If your plums are extra juicy after cutting them, pat dry lightly with a kitchen towel.

Mix the plums gently with other ingredients

Plums are a delicate fruit, so when you are mixing them with other ingredients, be very gentle! I like to use a large wooden spoon to not damage the plums. Spoons or silicone spatulas are great to mix, avoid mixing with a fork!

Recipe variations

Replace half the plums with fresh or frozen raspberries or blackberries for a delicious, tart berry twist! A perfect summer dessert.
Try adding 1 teaspoon of finely grated fresh ginger or 1/2 teaspoon of ground ginger to the plum filling for a warm, spicy kick.
For an Autumn morning, use half plums and half sliced apples for a lovely cosy version. Add a pinch of cinnamon to the fruit mixture to make it even cosier.
Add 1/4 cup of chopped walnuts, pecans, or almonds to the cobbler topping before baking for extra crunch and flavour.

How to store

At Room Temperature: You can cover the baking dish and leave it at room temperature for up to 1 day. This is perfect if you intend to eat it soon. If you live in a warm climate or are baking in the summer and your kitchen is hot, do not leave the cobbler out at room temperature, as it can spoil quickly.
In the Fridge: For longer storage, cover the dish tightly with cling film or transfer to an airtight container and refrigerate. It will keep well for 2-3 days.
In the Freezer: Let it cool completely, then transfer individual portions to freezer-safe containers and freeze. It will keep for up to 2-3 months.

Q and A

Can I use other fruits instead of plums?

Yes, go ahead! You can use other fruits to make a delicious fruit cobbler. I imagine apricots, pears, blackberries, blueberries, strawberries, etc. would make a great cobbler! Check out my vegan and gluten-free peach cobbler recipe too!

Want to master the basics of vegan baking?
Check out Vegan Baking 101 – the beginner’s guide to vegan baking for you to become an excellent vegan baker and familiar with the basics of vegan baking, ingredients, and techniques with useful tips!

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