Mango Cobbler

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Make this Easy Mango Cobbler Recipe in under 60 minutes. This quick and easy Southern dessert is a great fix for eating something sweet, summery, and delicious (vegetarian).

Easy mango cobbler served in a bowl.
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About Mango Cobbler

Mango Cobbler is an easy and quick dessert recipe where ripe, juicy mangoes are cooked along with sugar, butter, vanilla, and cornstarch. This bubbly mixture is then topped with a crumbly cobbler topping made with flour and oats. It’s perfect for serving right out of the oven, topped with vanilla ice cream.

Mango cobbler has crispy and crumbly oats topping and gooey sweet fruit, making it irresistible. Serve a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream on top, and see how this simple dessert becomes your favorite with just one bite.

This super easy dessert can be prepared using fresh or frozen mangoes. I cooked the mangoes along with sugar and cornstarch so that they thicken up and the cobbler is not watery.

You can serve it as a dessert for house parties, weekend meals or to satisfy your sweet tooth after everyday meals.

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Ingredients

Mango cobbler filling ingredients.
mango cobbler topping ingredients.

For The Mango Mixture

To make the mango mixture, you will need fresh, ripe mangoes, granulated white sugar, unsalted butter, vanilla extract, and cornstarch.

Choose ripe and juicy mangoes to make this cobbler: Florida mangoes, Champagne mangoes, or Indian varieties like Alphonso or Kesar work great.

To check if the mango is ripe, gently press it. It should be slightly soft and give back a little. It should also smell fruity and sweet.

This dessert can be made using frozen mangoes, too. Thaw the frozen mango chunks before using them in the recipe.

Cornstarch is used for thickening the mixture.

Use a good quality vanilla extract, as it enhances the flavor and aroma of the mango mixture.

To make this dessert, you can use other fruits such as strawberries, peaches, apples, and blueberries instead of mango. You can also use a mix of different fruits.

For The Topping

The crumbly topping is made with all-purpose flour, rolled oats (old-fashioned oats), baking powder, granulated white sugar, ground cardamom, and cold unsalted butter.

A mixture of all-purpose flour and oats gives that perfect crispy top, and baking powders help it to rise.

I love how a little amount of ground cardamom adds so much flavor to this crusty topping. You can replace cardamom with ground cinnamon, too.

Make sure the butter is cold and cut into small cubes.

How To Make Mango Cobbler

Make The Filling

Add

  • 4 cups of peeled and diced mangoes (2-3 large mangoes)
  • ½ cup granulated white sugar
  • 4 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch

to a non-stick pan and mix well.

Mango pieces, sugar, cornstarch and butter added to a pan.

Cook for 10 minutes on medium heat until bubbly and thickened. Stir frequently while cooking.

Ingredients mixed well.

Remove the pan from the heat and set it aside.

Ready filling for mango cobbler.

Make The Topping

Combine

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup old-fashioned oats (rolled oats)
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ cup granulated white sugar
  • ½ teaspoon ground cardamom

in a medium-sized mixing bowl.

Flour, oats, sugar, cardamom and baking powder added to a mixing bowl.
Ingredients mixed together.

Add 8 tablespoon cold unsalted butter (cut into 1-inch cubes) to the bowl and mix using your fingertips to make a crumbly mixture. Do not overmix. You can also use a fork to mix the butter with the flour.

Cold butter cubes added to the bowl.

Note – The small pieces of cold butter prevent gluten development. It makes the crust flaky and crumbly. If the butter is softened, the crust will become hard, cracker-like.

Crumbly mixture made.

Bake The Cobbler

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).

Transfer the mango filling to an 8×8 baking pan and spread evenly.

Mango filling transferred to the pan and spread evenly.

Spread the flour mixture evenly over the mango mixture.

Flour mixture topped over the mango mixture.

Keep the pan in the middle rack of the preheated oven and bake for 35-40 minutes until the edges are bubbling and the top is browned.

Remove the pan from the oven. Scoop out the hot cobbler in the serving bowls using a large spoon. Top with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream, and serve warm.

Ready mango cobbler.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use a different type of flour for the mango cobbler?

Yes, you can use different types of flour for mango cobblers, such as whole wheat flour, almond flour, or gluten-free flour. Just keep in mind that the texture and taste may be slightly different.

Can I use a different type of sweetener for the mango cobbler?

Yes, you can use a different sweetener for mango cobblers, such as brown sugar, honey, or maple syrup.

Serving Suggestions

Top the mango cobbler with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream, and sprinkle a little cardamom powder. Serve it as a delicious dessert after your weekend meals. I sometimes enjoy it as a snack whenever I am hungry.

Storage Suggestions

This mango cobbler will last in the fridge for about 2 days in an airtight container. You can reheat it in the oven at 250 degrees f until nice and warm before serving.

You can also prep the mango filling beforehand and store it in the fridge for 3-4 days. Just make the fresh topping and bake.

Freezing is not recommended for this dessert.

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Make this Easy Mango Cobbler Recipe in under 60 minutes. This quick and easy Southern dessert is a great fix for eating something sweet, summery, and delicious (vegetarian).
4.84 from 6 votes

Easy Mango Cobbler Recipe

Make this Easy Mango Cobbler Recipe in under 60 minutes. This quick and easy Southern dessert is a great fix for eating something sweet, summery, and delicious.
Prep: 5 minutes
Cook: 50 minutes
Total: 55 minutes
Servings: 6 people

Ingredients 

  • 4 cups peeled and diced ripe mangoes
  • ½ cup granulated white sugar
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch

For The Topping

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup old fashioned oats (rolled oats)
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ cup granulated white sugar
  • ½ teaspoon ground cardamom
  • 8 tablespoons cold unsalted butter (cut into 1-inch cubes)
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Instructions 

Make The Filling

  • Add mangoes, sugar, butter, and cornstarch to a non-stick pan and mix well.
  • Cook for 10 minutes on medium heat until bubbly and thickened. Stir frequently while cooking.
  • Remove the pan from the heat and set it aside.

Make The Topping

  • Combine all-purpose flour, oats, baking powder, sugar, and ground cardamom in a medium-size mixing bowl.
  • Add cold unsalted butter cubes to the bowl and mix using your fingertips to make a crumbly mixture. Do not overmix. You can also use a fork to mix the butter with the flour mixture.
  • Note – The small pieces of cold butter prevent gluten development. It makes the crust flaky and crumbly. If the butter is softened, the crust will become hard cracker-like.

Bake The Cobbler

  • Preheat the oven to 375℉(190℃).
  • Transfer the mango filling to an 8×8 baking pan and spread evenly.
  • Spread the flour mixture evenly over the mango mixture.
  • Keep the pan in the middle rack of the oven and bake for 35-40 minutes until the edges are bubbling and the top is browned.
  • Remove the pan from the oven. Scoop out the hot cobbler in the serving bowls using a large spoon. Top with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream and serve warm.

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Notes

Choose ripe and juicy mangoes to make this cobbler. Florida mangoes, Champagne mangoes, or Indian varieties like Alphonso work great.
To check if the mango is ripe, gently press it. It should be slightly soft and give back a little. It should also smell fruity and sweet.
You can adjust the amount of sugar according to your taste.
You can also use other fruits such as strawberries, peaches, apples, blueberries instead of mango to prepare this dessert.

Nutrition

Calories: 502kcal, Carbohydrates: 72g, Protein: 4g, Fat: 24g, Saturated Fat: 15g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 6g, Trans Fat: 1g, Cholesterol: 60mg, Sodium: 6mg, Potassium: 274mg, Fiber: 3g, Sugar: 48g, Vitamin A: 1890IU, Vitamin C: 40mg, Calcium: 41mg, Iron: 2mg
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7 Comments

  1. Neha, I’d like to bake this today, but only have margarine…no butter. would that alter the taste significantly?

    1. Honestly Sherri,I have never tried this recipe using margarine, so not sure about the aftertaste. If you end up trying, then do let me know.

  2. 5 stars
    A very delicious recipe. I have tried it and it’s the best. Thank you so very much for sharing this recipe.

  3. 4 stars
    I made this with frozen mango, strawberries & blueberries (thank you Costco!). I increased the sugar by 1/8 c. I did not have any rolled oats, but had some Strawberries & Cream Quaker oats which turned out GREAT as a substitute (a happy discovery!).

    This recipe has a great ratio of wet ingredients vs. dry. I enjoyed mine with a splash of half & half as I thought the ice cream might steal the cobbler’s thunder. Cheers!