The cobbler I made for Sweet Melissa Sundays this week barely resembles the original recipe. The recipe was for peach cobbler, but I couldn't find any decent fresh peaches and frozen ones were insanely expensive. I found some beautiful perfectly ripe mangoes, however, and I thought they would make a good substitute. I omitted the sugar in the biscuit and filling. In the biscuit, I replaced it with maple syrup, in the filling I just left it out. I would have used agave nectar as a sweetener in the filling, but I forgot to buy any... I also left the cinnamon out of the filling, but I added some fresh thyme - about 1 1/2 teaspoons - thouh I couldn't taste it.. I added extra lemon zest to the biscuits, because I love it so much. Also, I was low on heavy cream so I used 1/4 of yogurt and 1/4 cup cream instead of 1/2 cup cream. I think that's it... Actually I thought of something else: I left the lemon juice out of the filling, as I thought it would be too tart with the slightly tart mangoes. Okay, that's really all...
The result was delicious, though perhaps a bit too tart. I added a drizzle of maple syrup to one serving I ate, and that made it incredible. I didn't use it in the first place, because I was afraid the flavor would be too overpowering, but it was quite complimentary. The mangoes were a great texture when baked - much like peaches, actualy. Not at all stringy or hairy.
I'll definitely be making more cobblers this summer as they are easy, delicious, and - most importantly - loved by my son. Who knows, maybe I'll try the real recipe for Bear's cobbler once peaches are in season here.
Thanks to Andrea of Nummy Kitchen for choosing this recipe! See the other SMS bakers' creations here.
It sounds like you made some great substitutions with this recipe. I got lucky and found peaches for a decent price otherwise I'd have had to go with a different fruit as well. I'm glad that you enjoyed this pick -- I just had a second bowl for lunch today.
ReplyDeleteYum mangos sound great. I thought this was good but like you, way to sweet. Next time I may just leave the sugar completley out. Your cobbler looks so good!
ReplyDeleteI've never seen a mango cobbler before; it sounds like a delicious idea! I had been wondering how the biscuits would work with something besides cream and yours look great, so that answers my question.
ReplyDeleteSounds wonderful with all of those subs. And the maple syrup on top sounds incredibly good!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great makeover of the recipe! I wouldnt ever think of using mangoes -- and next time i will!
ReplyDeleteI'll bet it was delicious with the mangoes - great idea!
ReplyDeleteLove your variations!
ReplyDeleteI like your variation. Once, I made a mango/peach pie. Totally delicious!
ReplyDeleteWow! I've never thought to make it before, but mango cobbler sounds delicious!! :)
ReplyDeleteNice changes with the recipe! Glad it worked out for you, mango cobbler really sounds good.
ReplyDeleteYour post made me laugh! Isn't it funny when you make a recipe, only you change practically everything about it?! I'm glad your mango cobbler turned out so great. My husband and daughter love mangoes and would probably go crazy for some mango cobbler!
ReplyDeleteHi Sarah!
ReplyDeleteI love how fearless you are to make recipe substitutions- I always get anxious when I tweak a recipe, so I find it admirable when someone takes risks in the kitchen! And a mango cobbler- how creative! The finished product came out beautiful, and I'm glad you enjoyed it topped with maple syrup.
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Wow, Mango cobbler, that sounds new to me - and delicious. Glad you were able to make the recipe your own and work for you.
ReplyDeleteThank you for baking along with me this week! Your cobbler looks wonderful, I love the mango and maple syrup combination, bet it was delicious :)
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