Cobbler or crisp filling
Cobbler or crisp filling is the sweet, cooked fruit base found in classic American dessert casseroles, typically made with berries, peaches, or apples tossed with sugar and spices. It's the juicy heart of the dish, sitting beneath either a biscuit-like topping (cobbler) or a crunchy oat-and-butter streusel (crisp). These comforting desserts are staples of home cooking across the United States, especially popular during summer and fall when fresh fruit is abundant.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This filling is high in carbohydrates, primarily from natural fruit sugars and added sweeteners, with minimal protein and fat unless butter or nuts are included. A typical serving provides a good dose of dietary fiber, vitamin C, and potassium, with a rough calorie range of 150-250 kcal per cup.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 210 kcal |
| Protein | 1.5 g |
| Carbs | 52 g |
| Fat | 0.5 g |
| Fiber | 4.5 g |
| Sugar | 40 g |
| Sodium | 10 mg |
| Potassium | 320 mg |
| Vitamin C | 15 mg |
| Manganese | 0.5 mg |
| Vitamin A | 120 mcg RAE |
| Vitamin K | 8 mcg |
| Magnesium | 20 mg |
| Iron | 0.8 mg |
| Folate | 25 mcg |
Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Cobbler and crisp fillings showcase a clever way to use abundant or slightly overripe fruit, transforming it into a comforting dessert with minimal waste. Nutritionally, the cooking process can make some nutrients like lycopene in tomatoes or beta-carotene in peaches more bioavailable.
