Fruit Cobbler with Batter Topping

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Appears in Cook's Illustrated July/August 1996

Four cobbler toppings and a choice of fruit give cooks freedom of choice based on fruit, time, and ingredients on hand.

SERVES 4 to 6

TIME 1¼ hours

WHY THIS RECIPE WORKS

We wanted a cobbler recipe with a contrast of crisp topping and tender fruit. The key to this cobbler recipe was to not mix the butter into the batter—without mixing, the butter surfaces to form a thin, crisp top.

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