Fig Cobbler with Cheddar Cheese Crust

A cobbler , a deep-dish fruit pie with a rich biscuit crust, usually only on top. would be a perfect dish to make with Extra Fresh Figs. The crust a tasty biscuit dough is highlighted in taste by the shredded cheddar cheese used   Don’t have time to make the crust…a store purchased pie crust could be substituted.

This recipe is an adaptation of an 1986  Southern Living Magazine post.

Ingredients

• Cobbler
• 5 C. peeled, halved, fresh figs (I left mine whole)
• 2 tsps. lemon juice
• 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
• 3/4 c. sugar
• 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp. nutmeg
• 1 tbsp butter
• Cheddar Pastry
• 1 cup. all-purpose flour
• 1/4 tsp. salt
• 1/3 cup. margarine or butter
• 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 2 tbsp cold water

Directions