Cobblers and crisps
Cobblers and crisps are warm, baked fruit desserts featuring a juicy fruit base topped with either a biscuit-like dough (cobbler) or a crumbly oat-and-flour mixture (crisp). They are classic comfort foods originating in the United States and United Kingdom, traditionally made with seasonal fruits like peaches, berries, or apples.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
These desserts are typically high in carbohydrates and sugar from the fruit and sweetened topping, with moderate fat from butter or oil. A single serving provides a good amount of dietary fiber and vitamin C from the fruit, along with a calorie range of approximately 350-450 kcal.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 380 kcal |
| Protein | 4 g |
| Carbs | 68 g |
| Fat | 12 g |
| Fiber | 5 g |
| Sugar | 45 g |
| Sodium | 180 mg |
| Vitamin C | 15 mg |
| Potassium | 280 mg |
| Manganese | 0.8 mg |
| Vitamin A | 90 mcg |
| Iron | 1.5 mg |
| Calcium | 45 mg |
Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
The distinction between a cobbler and a crisp is a fun culinary debate: cobblers have a batter or biscuit topping that 'cobbles' over the fruit, while crisps have a streusel topping that crisps up during baking. Nutritionally, the fruit base offers beneficial antioxidants and fiber, which can slightly offset the indulgent topping.
