Nectarine-Berry Cobbler with Fluffy Biscuits

Name: Nectarine-Berry Cobbler with Fluffy Biscuits
Yield: makes 6 servings
Ingredients: 8 medium nectarines (about 3 pounds/1.5 kg); 6 tablespoons (75 g) sugar; 2 teaspoons kirsch or lemon juice; 2 teaspoons all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 1/4 cups (6 ounces/170 g) blueberries, raspberries, or blackberries; 1 1/2 cups (210 g) all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1/4 teaspoon baking soda; 2 teaspoons sugar; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 4 tablespoons (2 ounces/60 g) unsalted butter, frozen in 1 piece; 2/3 cup (160 ml) buttermilk; 1 large egg yolk; 1 teaspoon whole milk or cream; Coarse-crystal or granulated sugar, for sprinkling

December 9, 2011

If you’re starting to feel a little, um, bulky as summer approaches, keep this fruity cobbler in mind because it’s a lean, but delicious, dessert. The biscuits are moistened by a healthy pour of buttermilk, and the modest amount of butter provides flavor without weighing the biscuits (or you) down. The other great thing is that the biscuits are made in a bowl and simply spooned over the fruit, rather than rolled out and cut, making this a no-sweat dessert (another plus in summer).

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