This is one of my favorite simple desserts. It’s a traditional
southern recipe that was given to me decades ago. It’s not fancy, or elegant, or complicated. In fact, it’s the
antithesis of those things.
It’s comforting, simple, tasty, and addictive. Oh, and buttery.
You may remember hearing about it in the play or movie Steel
Magnolias. The recipe, as given in the script, does work according to several bloggers, but all say it’s dorm food, at best.
The name of my version – Cuppa Cuppa Cuppa – is misleading. Yes, it’s a cup of
flour, a cup of sugar, and a cup of milk. But it’s also a stick of butter and several cups of fruit in syrup.
(Please don’t reduce the butter to make it healthy. Either make it right, or
get yourself a piece of fresh fruit!)
The flour called for is the self-rising type. Simply add a teaspoon each of
baking powder and salt to all-purpose flour to make it rise.
An aside: I just had a wonderful visit with my fellow blogger,
Nazneen who writes Coffee and Crumpets. Following a sumptuous Indian meal,
she served her peach cobbler, a recipe she brought back from Texas. It turns
out that it is basically Cuppa Cuppa Cuppa. It was fun comparing our
recipes… maybe she will post hers soon. (Cuppa Cuppa Cuppa is also known as Grannie’s Cobbler in the South.)
I guess the name of the recipe should be “Cuppa Cuppa Cuppa Tsp Tsp Stick & Fruit.” But that just ain’t catchy, now, is it?
Blueberry Cuppa Cuppa Cuppa
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October 22, 2016 at 3:04 pmMy great grandma in Tahlequah, OK made a version of this. She included a bit of cornmeal if I remember correctly. I don't have a lot of memories of my great grandma so this little reminder made my morning. Thanks GREG
Cocoa & Lavender
October 27, 2016 at 5:10 pmThat's so sweet, Greg! I will have to try it with a little corn meal in honor of your grandmother.
Lois B
October 22, 2016 at 8:02 pm"Please don't reduce the butter to make it healthy. Either make it right, or get yourself a piece of fresh fruit!"
AMEN!!!
Cocoa & Lavender
October 27, 2016 at 5:12 pmHah! That made me think that we need to come up with the cooks 10 Commandments. I. Thou shalt use butter. II. Thou shalt not covet thy neighbor's batterie de cuisine. III. …
Bizzy Lizzy's Good Things
October 22, 2016 at 10:47 pmToo yummy, David! I may just try this sometime. And thank you for the introduction to your friend N xx.
Cocoa & Lavender
October 27, 2016 at 5:12 pmLiz – this is almost opposite of you were and Peter's attempts to use less sugar! But maybe for a treat someday…
Colette (Coco)
October 23, 2016 at 9:19 amI was looking inking for something new to make for breakfast on Sunday morning and this is it! Thanks for sharing such a special recipe, D. xo
Cocoa & Lavender
October 27, 2016 at 5:12 pmI'm so excited that you made this, Colette! I hope you all liked it. XO
Chef Mimi
October 23, 2016 at 1:21 pmThis looks amazing! I don't like people who don't use butter.
Cocoa & Lavender
October 27, 2016 at 5:13 pmMimi – I try not to know people who don't use butter… 🙂
Unknown
October 23, 2016 at 1:25 pmThis looks delicious and simple. A nice quick dessert anytime.
Cocoa & Lavender
October 27, 2016 at 5:13 pmIt certainly is easy and quick, Carol!
Unknown
October 23, 2016 at 3:19 pmHi David!!
Well, I do know how this tastes! Absolutely delicious and it's so easy.
It was so lovely having you over and I have those recipes for you 🙂 I'll be posting them soon.
Love to Mark!
Nazneen xx
Cocoa & Lavender
October 27, 2016 at 5:14 pmHad the best time with you, Trace and your family. It was fun comparing our recipes for cobbler – cuppa cuppa cuppa. XO
Marcelle
October 23, 2016 at 4:56 pmThis is just a fantastic dessert, David. Not a lot of fuss, and delicious, that's my favorite kind. I love that you use your iron skillet too, I use mine for everything lately! Just posted about a skillet cake today :):)
Cocoa & Lavender
October 27, 2016 at 5:15 pmIsn't the cast-iron skillet the best thing ever invented, Marcelle? Your apple skillet cake looks amazing!
John | heneedsfood
October 23, 2016 at 6:12 pmDon't mess with the butter and add a huge dollop of double cream to garnish, that's what I would be doing! I'd probably be eating the whole skillet full in one sitting, as well.
Cocoa & Lavender
October 27, 2016 at 5:16 pmI think that even you, John, would have a tough time finishing this in one sitting! It's quite rich – but that's a good thing, right? That's why we add the cream – to cut the sweetness.
Nutmeg
October 23, 2016 at 6:19 pmWhat a fabulous dessert, and as always your photos are amazing. I will try that one for my next dinner party.
Cocoa & Lavender
October 27, 2016 at 5:16 pmThanks, Carolyne – this is a great dessert for a casual dinner party.
Cindy
October 24, 2016 at 12:32 pmLove this simple Cuppa Cuppa dessert! Fabulous name too!
Cocoa & Lavender
October 27, 2016 at 5:17 pmThanks Cindy – the name is really catchy, isn't it?
Amanda | Chew Town
October 25, 2016 at 2:02 amEverything about that cuppa cuppa cuppa dessert looks incredible. Blueberries baked into a cake, crust or pie really is one of the better things in life!
Cocoa & Lavender
October 27, 2016 at 5:17 pmThanks, Amanda – you and I definitely agree the blueberries are pretty much the perfect fruit for anything!
Inger @ Art of Natural Living
October 25, 2016 at 11:32 pmWarm with ice cream would be comfort food for me!
Cocoa & Lavender
October 27, 2016 at 5:17 pmThanks, Inger – I forgot to mention that this heat really well in the microwave the next day!
Frank
October 27, 2016 at 12:02 pmThat crust looks incredible, David! I really love baked fruit desserts. Just wondering where the name comes from…
Cocoa & Lavender
October 27, 2016 at 5:18 pmA cup of this, a cup of that, and you have your title, Frank… Cuppa cuppa cuppa. Buttery crust is quite wonderful!
Frank
October 27, 2016 at 5:30 pmAh, that certainly makes sense!
Cocoa & Lavender
October 30, 2016 at 7:33 pmIt's one of those things that, when said aloud, makes perfect sense!
Jean | DelightfulRepast.com
October 29, 2016 at 7:54 pmDavid, I'd *never* cut back on the butter! That's just crazy talk! 😀 But you know I cut waaaaaaayy back on the sugar when I make Cuppa Cuppa Cuppa. Your photos of this humble dish are just gorgeous.
Cocoa & Lavender
October 30, 2016 at 6:10 pmJean – I have started cutting back on the sugar in many fruit desserts. In fact, when making apple desserts, I choose a sweeter apple and cut the sugar significantly. It makes a big difference!
Christina | Christina's Cucina
October 29, 2016 at 9:26 pmLovely dessert, and I would never think of reducing the butter! I can imagine this made with rhubarb would be heavenly, topped with mounds of freshly whipped cream (no sugar added)! Delicious!
Cocoa & Lavender
October 30, 2016 at 6:10 pmWhat a fun idea to use rhubarb compote to make this.
Valentina
October 30, 2016 at 7:00 amThis is so beautiful — inside and out! Just lovely. And I always love the shots of your ingredients in your pretty measuring spoons and cups!
Cocoa & Lavender
October 30, 2016 at 6:11 pmThanks, Valentina! I think I should do a post that shows off my ridiculous collection of measuring cups and spoons!
ChgoJohn
November 1, 2016 at 10:58 pmI keep some of summer's berries in my freezer to use in pies on mid-winter. It's my way of reminding myself that this, too, shall pass. I'm satisfied with my cherry pie recipe and now I've got a recipe for what I think will be a stellar blueberry pie. I'm a firm believer that a polar vortex ain't so bad when you've got pie. Thanks, David, for sharing your recipe.
Cocoa & Lavender
November 3, 2016 at 1:53 pmI like your Polar Vortex attitude, John, but am just as glad I left the frozen north for the warmer climes of Tucson! But, even here, I keep summer berries in the freezer for winter usage. Never a bad idea!
Unknown
November 5, 2016 at 3:22 amOn the menu for this weekend! I don't have a cast iron skillet though, and will have to use a regular baking dish, so hoping it will turn out well anyway. I remember years ago you made cuppa cuppa cuppa when we were in Albany visiting Kurt. It was delish!
Cocoa & Lavender
November 5, 2016 at 1:33 pmIt will be fine in a baking pan, Kathy! A deep dish pie plate works well, too! I hope you and Harry enjoyed it! xo
Provence WineZine
November 8, 2016 at 7:40 pmSimple and good! What more does one want?! Looks like a recipe I will try soon!
Cocoa & Lavender
November 12, 2016 at 3:45 pmAnd, after all, we do need some comfort these days! Thanks, Susan!
Caroline @ Pinch Me, I'm Eating!
November 17, 2016 at 10:58 pmOh yum! I love a good traditional Southern dish, especially a hot dessert with ice cream a la mode! This seems like it would be excellent with a little cornmeal thrown in too. Yummm!
Anonymous
November 20, 2016 at 4:59 pmuh-oh. Just put it in the oven and realized I'd used regular flour. What will happen?
Cocoa & Lavender
November 20, 2016 at 5:03 pmDid you use the baking powder and salt? If so, you will be fine. If not, you may have invented a wonderful new dessert! (I hope…) 🙂
The Reader's Tales
May 9, 2017 at 3:06 pmOh my goodness! I have to make this recipe. My other half loves blueberry. What seduces me is how easy and beautiful your recipe is. Thank you for sharing!
Cocoa & Lavender
May 10, 2017 at 1:45 pmThanks, RT! Blueberries are wonderful (I just took a blueberry crostata out f the oven!) – your other half and I are in agreement!