Fruit Cobbler or Crumble
Fruit cobbler or crumble is a warm, comforting dessert featuring a base of cooked fruit (often berries, apples, or peaches) topped with either a biscuit-like dough (cobbler) or a streusel of flour, butter, and sugar (crumble). Originating in the United Kingdom and the United States, it's a classic way to enjoy seasonal fruits in a simple, rustic bake.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is generally high in carbohydrates and sugar from the fruit and sweetened topping, with a moderate amount of fat from butter. A typical serving provides quick energy, some dietary fiber from the fruit, and key minerals like potassium.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 320 kcal |
| Protein | 3 g |
| Carbs | 58 g |
| Fat | 11 g |
| Fiber | 4 g |
| Sugar | 38 g |
| Sodium | 150 mg |
| Potassium | 280 mg |
| Vitamin C | 8 mg |
| Manganese | 0.5 mg |
| Iron | 1.2 mg |
| Vitamin A | 45 µg |
| Calcium | 30 mg |
| Phosphorus | 55 mg |
| Magnesium | 20 mg |
Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Cobblers and crumbles are historically 'peasant foods' designed to use up abundant or slightly overripe fruit, making them a symbol of frugal, home-style cooking. Nutritionally, the fruit base can retain more vitamins than pies with a full bottom crust.
