Slight Fig-ure of Speech Cobbler

Fresh figs and sweet bourbon in a warm smoked cobbler topped with melting vanilla ice cream is a combination that has to be eaten to be enjoyed. Don’t believe me? I dare you to try it!

Slight Fig-ure of Speech Cobbler

Slight Fig-ure of Speech Cobbler

Fresh figs and sweet bourbon in a warm smoked cobbler topped with melting vanilla ice cream is a combination that has to be eaten to be enjoyed. Don't believe me? I dare you to try it!
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: cobbler, fig, fig cobbler, figs, slight fig-ure of speech cobbler, slight figure of speech
Servings: 1 piece
Calories: 347kcal
Cost: $20

Equipment

  • Cast iron pan
  • Smoker (or oven)

Ingredients

  • 20-25 Figs
  • 1 cup Flour
  • 2 Eggs
  • 1 cup Sugar Halved
  • 2 TBSP Butter
  • 2 TBSP Milk
  • ½ cup Bourbon
  • 1 tsp Baking Powder
  • ½ tsp Kosher Salt

Instructions

  • Fire up your smoker to 350 degrees (or your oven) indirect using your choice of wood.
  • Slice your figs in half length-wise
  • In a bowl, mix 1 cup of flour, 1 teaspoon of baking powder, and half a teaspoon of Kosher salt
  • In a separate bowl, beat 2 eggs
  • Mix in 1 cup of sugar, 2 tablespoons of butter, and 2 tablespoons of milk to the eggs
  • Pour the flour mixture into your wet ingredients and mix well
  • Pour into your cast iron pan
  • On the stove, boil your half cup of bourbon along with half cup of sugar for a few minutes. Remove from heat, add your figs, and mix them in.
  • Pour your bourbon/fig mixture over the top of your batter in your cast iron pan
  • Place into your smoker or oven and cook 25-30 minutes until the batter has set and is golden brown
  • Serve warm or with vanilla ice cream

Nutrition

Serving: 1piece | Calories: 347kcal | Carbohydrates: 70g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 8g | Sodium: 192mg | Sugar: 48g
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