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Serviceberry cobbler recipe - serviceberry cobbler made in cast iron pan / saskatoons, juneberries
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Serviceberry cobbler in a cast iron pan

A simple and delicious dessert recipe made with serviceberries (Amelanchier) — also called saskatoons and junberries — made in a cast iron pan.
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Keyword juneberry cobbler, saskatoon cobbler, serviceberry cobbler, skillet cobbler
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Servings 6

Equipment

  • 1 9" well-seasoned cast iron pan holds a little over 5 cups
  • 1 blender, for batter

Ingredients

For berry mixture

  • 2 cups serviceberries Alternative: blueberries or cane berries
  • 1/4 cup organic grass-fed butter, unsalted
  • 1/4 cup organic dark brown cane sugar, densely packed 
  • 2 tbsp organic lemon juice (Meyer lemon best)
  • 1 tsp organic orange zest (we used blood orange zest)
  • 1/8 tsp ground cloves, preferably freshly grated
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • pinch of salt

For batter

  • 3/4 cup King Arthur organic white whole wheat flour measured using scoop and scrape method (or use kitchen scale to measure 3.4 ounces / 96 grams)   Alternative: organic whole wheat pastry flour
  • 1/2 cup organic grass-fed whole milk 
  • 1/3 cup organic plain whole Greek yogurt (we used Wallaby brand - other brands may be more watery) 
  • 1 duck egg (or large chicken egg) 
  • 1/4 cup melted organic grass-fed butter (2 ounces)
  • 1/4 cup organic dark brown sugar 
  • 1 tsp baking powder 
  • pinch of salt or 1/4 tsp

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (176°C).  
  • Make batter. Fast way: put all BATTER ingredients into blender (EXCEPT for flour and baking powder), then blend for about 30 seconds. Mix flour and baking powder in bowl, then add to blender and blend again for about 30 seconds. Use spatula to remove any dry or clumped ingredients from sides of blender, then blend again. Set aside. (Note: This is a very wet batter!)
  • Using spoon, mix all BERRY ingredients (except for butter) in bowl. Put 1/4 cup butter in cast iron pan over medium heat. Once melted, add berry mixture. Cook for about 4-5 minutes.
  • Remove berries from heat and instantly pour in batter. Carefully pour batter in using a circular motion around the pan to achieve an attractive marbled look with batter fairly evenly distributed throughout pan.
  • Immediately put pan in pre-heated oven and cook for about 40 minutes, or until center is firm. Each oven bakes a little differently so keep a close eye after about 30 minutes so you don't over-bake yours!
  • Remove from heat and place on cooling rack. Serve warm with quality vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.