Elderberry Cobbler Recipe

Elderberries have a tart taste, and are a great ingredient for sweetened jellies, pies, and cobblers.  This Elderberry Cobbler Recipe tastes perfect with a slice of vanilla ice cream.

By:  Kathy Sadowski, MS in Aromatherapy, Registered Aromatherapist, LMT, RYT

Elderberry Cobbler Recipe Ingredients

• ​3 cups of fresh or frozen elderberries
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 small lemon, juiced
• 1 1/4 cup of sugar
• 2 cups of flour
• 6 Tbsp melted butter
• 4 tsp baking powder
• 1 cup of milk
• 1/4 tsp cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon allspice

Elderberry Cobbler Recipe Instructions

• ​Preheat oven to 375.
• Mix elderberries with 1 tsp vanilla, lemon juice, 1 cup of sugar, 1 tsp of flour, and 1 Tbsp of melted butter.  Place in a greased 12″ glass rectangular cooking dish.
• In a small bowl, mix together 1/4 tsp cinnamon, 1/4 tsp of allspice, and 2 tsp of sugar; set aside.
• Mix all remaining ingredients together in mixing bowl.  Batter should be wet and thick.  Cover and let rest for ten minutes.
• Dalop spoonfuls of the batter over the elderberries, leaving some openings for the elderberries to show thru.  Sprinkle the spice mix set aside over the top.
• Bake at 375 for 20 minutes.  Top should be lightly browned.  Use a knife or toothpick to test  that the batter is cooked.  Let cool for about 30 minutes; serve warm.

Some of the Health Benefits of Elderberries

• Elderberries have shown in research to help boost immunity, aid in cardiac health, improve blood sugar levels,  and have beneficial antioxidant activities.  From:  Sidor, A., & Gramza-Michałowska, A. (2015). Advanced research on the antioxidant and health benefit of elderberry (Sambucus nigra) in food–a review. Journal of functional foods, 18, 941-958.

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