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This Red Plum Cobbler with an Irish soda bread scone crust is what cozy winter weekends are made for. Juicy red plums simmer into a sweet-tart filling with a hint of lemon, vanilla, and spice, all tucked under a golden, buttery scone topping. The scone “crust” is made with tangy buttermilk and heavy cream to make it soft and fluffy on the inside, with just the right crispy edge.
It’s a homey dessert that feels like a hug! And when served with a bit of ice cream, it’s the ultimate treat. Your kitchen will be smelling so delicious with all the warm spices in the dough. It’s perfect for when you want something simple, seasonal and comforting.
Why You’ll Love This Red Plum Cobbler
- It makes a large batch! If you’re needing a recipe to serve a large group for a fall gathering, this cobbler will serve at least 10-12 people.
- The light and fluffy scone dough. We opted not to use traditional cobbler crust and chose to use a buttermilk scone dough. It’s light and fluffy in texture and crisp and crunchy on top. It is slightly irresistible.
- Super easy to make! You can whip together the cobble filling and topping in just about 15 minutes. No need to spend time chilling and cutting pie dough. Mix together the filling and the topping and fill your baking dish!
Ingredients You’ll Need for the Cobbler
- Plumbs
- Sugar
- Lemons
- Corn starch
- Vanilla
- Flour
- Baking powder
- Baking soda
- Salt
- Butter
- Cinnamon
- Cloves
- Nutmeg
- Buttermilk
- Heavy cream
How to Make Red Plum Cobbler with Irish Soda Bread Scone Topping
Step 1. Chop plumbs and mix together fruit filling.
Start by cutting plumbs into chunks. Mix the plumbs with sugar, lemon juice, corn starch and vanilla in a bowl. The lemon juice is going to add some acidity to the mixture to enhance the fruit’s flavor. Corn starch is going to thicken the fruit mixture.
Pour the fruit mixture into the skillet or baking dish and make the Irish soda bread topping.
Step 2. Make Irish soda bread scone topping.
Next, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt and spices in a large bowl. Use cold butter for the dough, that way the dough develops a nice flakey crumb. Cut in butter into dough using a butter knife.
When the flour looks like pebbles, you can mix the wet ingredients to form the batter. Using a wooden spoon, gently mix in buttermilk and heavy cream to the flour mixture until a soft dough forms.
Step 3. Brush with egg wash and bake until golden and crispy.
Lastly, top your cobbler with soda bread scone dough. Scoop dollops of dough on top of fruit in dish. Make sure it is evenly covered. It’s okay to have some fruit peaking through. Whisk together an egg wash mixture of egg yolk & heavy cream. Brush on top of the cobbler and sprinkler with Turbinado sugar for an extra crunch.
This is where you’re kitchen will start smelling divine! Bake the cobbler in a preheated oven at 400ºF for 40-50 minutes until the top is golden brown.
Let the cobbler cool for about 10-20 minutes before serving.
What is Irish soda bread?
Irish soda bread is a quick bread that uses buttermilk for leavening. It has a dense chewy texture and is traditionally made with raisins and currents. It’s popular for it simplicity!
Our topic for this cobbler is a blend of irish soda bread with a scone recipe. Our version is lighter and fluffier and we omitted the dried fruit.
Tips for the Perfect Crust and Filling
- Cut plums into chunks. This will make a better filling for the texture. Plumbs can get mushy if they are cut too small.
- Brush top with heavy cream and egg wash. The combination of heavy cream and eggs gives the top of the scone dough a crunchy, brown finish.
- Use ripe plums for the best taste. Ripe plumbs will add just the right amount of sweetness and won’t be too tart.
- Sprinkle top with coarse sugar. For a little extra crunch and texture, sprinkle the top of the cobbler with some turbinado sugar.
How to Serve & Store
Store in fridge in airtight container for up to 3-4 days. Warm in microwave for 20-30 seconds until warm.
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Red Plum Cobbler (with Irish Soda Bread Scones Crust)
Description
This red plum cobbler with Irish soda bread scone topping is the ultimate cozy winter dessert — juicy red plums baked under a buttery, spiced scone crust. Easy, comforting, and perfect for the holidays or cold nights in.
Ingredients
- 10–12 plums, cut into chunks
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp corn starch
- 2 tsp vanilla
- 2 cup flour
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 2.5 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp tsp salt
- 1 stick butter (1/2 cup butter)
- 2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp cloves
- 1/2 tsp nutmeg
- 1/3 cup + 2 tbsp buttermilk
- 1/4 cup + 2 tbsp heavy cream
- 1 egg yolk + heavy cream for brushing on top
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400ºF.
- Slice and pit plums. Mix in bowl with sugar, lemon juice, corn starch and vanilla. Pour the plum mixture into a 9×13 inch baking dish or a large skillet.
- In large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg. Cut in butter into dough using a butter knife. You can use your hands but if the butter starts to get soft, stop and switch back to using a butter knife. When the flour looks like pebbles, you’re good to go.
- Using a wooden spoon, gently mix in buttermilk and heavy cream to the flour mixture until a soft dough forms.
- Scoop dollops of dough on top of fruit in dish. Whisk together egg wash mixture of egg yolk & heavy cream. Brush on top of the cobbler.
- Bake for 40-50 minutes until top is golden brown and cooked through.
- Let it cool for about 10-20 minutes to let the juices thicken before serving.
