This is my mum’s recipe, and one that brings back many great childhood memories. My family are big fans of apple pie but because of Singapore’s humid weather, making a pie dough can be challenging. Thankfully, Mum always had this amazing fruit cobbler recipe, which she would make for us on special occasions.
Since moving back to Melbourne, this cobbler is something I bake every year for my brother, Kyns-Lee, and our friends at Christmas. It reminds of me of Singapore and definitely helps curb the homesickness I feel during the holidays.
I love using seasonal fruit, and this recipe is great because it is so versatile. I often use berries or stone fruit, but you can also make it with pears, apples or even grapes. I prefer to keep my berries whole or cut my fruits into relatively large cubes so that the fruit retains a little texture and shape once cooked. I also love adding a pinch of sea salt to my desserts – it brings another layer of flavour and accentuates the sweetness of the
