Rustic Fresh Peach Cobbler Recipe - On Sutton Place (2024)

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Quick and delicious peach cobbler recipe that has an easy-to-roll-out dough for the top. It’s your choice whether to peel the peaches or not!

Peach season. It ranks right up there with strawberry season…or pumpkin season. It’s a time of year that doesn’t last long, but while it’s here, life is good. One of my favorite things to do with peaches, other than to eat them leaning over the kitchen sink while the juice runs down my wrist, is to bake them in a delicious cobbler or crisp.

Why This Recipe Works

This is the best peach cobbler recipe because it’s not overly sweet, and lets the flavor of the peaches shine through. It’s sure to become one of your favorite dessert recipes!

The Ripening Process

We all know this, but an occasional reminder never hurts! When you plan to bake with peaches, make sure you purchase the peaches in advance, so they have time to become ripe and soft. Most groceries and farm markets sell peaches that are very hard. The peaches are picked before they are ready, so they are still fresh when they reach the consumer.

This is great, except when you want to buy peaches and bake a cobbler all in one day. Unless you are very lucky, that doesn’t usually work! These juicy peaches were beautiful and very firm when purchased. I stored them in a brown paper sack at room temperature for three days. On the 4th day, they were perfect. The flesh came away from the pit with no trouble, and they were firm enough to cut thin slices.

Peeling the Peaches

It’s a personal choice whether to peel your sweet peaches or not. I’m told that in the south, no baker ever puts peaches in a recipe without first peeling them. Personally, I don’t peel apples or peaches when I’m making a baked dessert. I love the taste the peel provides, and it adds extra color and texture. It’s also a huge time-saver when you skip the peeling step. However, do what you like best!

The Peach Cobbler Dough

We’re not going for perfection with this easy peach cobbler recipe. The dough is very rustic, but delicious. It has a crumbling texture in the beginning, but once the whipping cream is added, it comes together quite easily. After mixing, but before rolling, knead it several times to bring the flour, butter, and cream together. For best results, form a disc, and then roll it out a little bigger than your baking pan. This dough recipe can also be used as a rustic pie crust for apple cobbler, and other fresh fruit desserts.

Tip: If the cobbler dough passes the golden brown stage before the end of the baking time, cover it loosely with a piece of foil.

The Whipping Cream

It works deliciously well to purchase one pint of heavy whipping cream when you are shopping for this recipe. Use 1/2 cup for the crust, and then whip the remainder of the pint, and use it as a peach cobbler topping. Just add the whipping cream to a medium bowl, and beat on high until it’s fluffy and peaks form. It’s optional (but so good) to add one or two tablespoons of sugar during the whipping time. A spoonful of whipped cream, or a scoop of vanilla ice cream, are the perfect sides to this old fashioned peach cobbler recipe.

How To Make

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
  • In a large bowl, combine sliced peaches and 1/2 cup sugar. Mix well.
  • Pour peach/sugar mixture into 8 x 8 baking pan that has been prepared with non-stick spray.
  • Make sure to include all the peach juices. Set aside.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt.
  • Cut butter into thin slices. Combine butter and flour mixture with a pastry cutter or your clean hands.
  • Slowly add cream until dough holds together and is manageable.
  • Put out onto floured surface. Knead a few times until dough holds together.
  • Roll the dough out, making sure to turn it often so it doesn’t stick.
  • Carefully lift the dough and cover the peach-filled baking pan. Tuck under any dough that is hanging over the sides.
  • Score the dough in 4 places with a sharp knife.
  • Place baking pan on a cookie sheet. (Just in case it bubbles over.)
  • Bake 35 minutes. Serve warm with a scoop of ice cream or whipped cream.

Variations

  • It’s delicious to add blackberries, blueberries, fresh pitted cherries, or strawberries to the peaches. Just sprinkle them on top of the peaches…no need to really mix them in.
  • Canned peaches can be substituted for the fresh peaches. Make sure to drain and rinse them before adding the sugar. The sugar amount may need to be reduced. Start small, taste, and then add more sugar if needed.
  • For added flavor, stir in a teaspoon of ground cinnamon or a half teaspoon of nutmeg when you are mixing the sugar and peaches.
  • Remember that baking can reduce the sweetness, so it’s okay if the raw peaches taste slightly sweeter than desired.
  • For a rustic touch, use 1/4 cup of brown sugar along with 1/4 cup of white sugar for the mixture of peach slices.
  • A deep dish pie pan can be used in place of the 8 x 8 baking dish.
  • Optional: a little bit of lemon juice can be added to the peach mixture to help prevent browning.
  • Once the peach cobbler is done baking, allow it to cool for a few minutes before serving. This allows the juices to thicken slightly, making it easier to serve, and enhancing the overall texture.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long will this peach cobbler last?

It will last up to 3 days. Store leftover cobbler in the refrigerator, covered.

Can this recipe be doubled?

Yes! Just double the ingredients and bake in a 9 x 13 inch baking pan.

Can I use frozen peaches to make this easy cobbler recipe?

Yes! There’s no need to even thaw them. One pound of frozen peaches equals roughly three large fresh peaches.

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Peach Cobbler

Quick and delicious recipe for Peach Cobbler that has an easy-to-roll-out dough for the top. It's your choice whether to peel the peaches or not!

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Servings: 9 servings

Author: Ann Drake

Prep Time 30 minutes minutes

Cook Time 35 minutes minutes

Total Time 1 hour hour 5 minutes minutes

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Ingredients

For the Filling

  • 4 cups thinly sliced fresh peaches (about 6 large peaches)
  • 1/2 cup sugar

For the Crust

  • 1 cup all purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.

  • In a large bowl, combine sliced peaches and 1/2 cup sugar. Mix well.

  • Pour peach/sugar mixture into 8 x 8 baking pan that has been prepared with non-stick spray.

  • Set aside.

  • In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt.

  • Cut butter into thin slices. Combine butter and flour mixture with a pastry cutter or your clean hands.

  • Slowly add cream until dough holds together and is manageable.

  • Put out onto floured surface. Knead a few times until dough holds together.

  • Roll the dough out, making sure to turn it often so it doesn't stick.

  • Carefully lift the dough and cover the peach-filled baking pan. Tuck under any dough that is hanging over the sides.

  • Score the dough in 4 places with a sharp knife.

  • Place baking pan on a cookie sheet. (Just in case it bubbles over.)

  • Bake 35 minutes. Serve warm with ice cream or whipped cream.

Nutrition

Calories: 217kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 28mg | Sodium: 405mg | Potassium: 113mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 19g | Vitamin A: 573IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 68mg | Iron: 1mg

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Rustic Fresh Peach Cobbler Recipe - On Sutton Place (2024)

FAQs

Is it better to use canned or frozen peaches for cobbler? ›

If using frozen peaches, thaw, chop, and blot them dry before using. Readers have raved about this dessert using frozen, thawed peaches. Canned peaches are not ideal because they're already too soft and mushy.

Why is my peach cobbler gummy? ›

You shouldn't have a problem with Peach Cobbler being gummy if you use fresh fruit unless you overcook it. Canned peaches, however, can result in a gummy filling because the peaches are already softer to begin with and bathed in heavy syrup. Make sure to thoroughly drain the peaches before using.

Why is my peach cobbler hard? ›

Make sure you use juicy, ripe peaches. If your peaches are hard, the filling won't be as juicy and sweet. Also, make sure you don't over-bake the cobbler or the topping will be dry and hard. Bake until the cobbler topping is golden brown.

Why is my peach cobbler so runny? ›

Why is my cobbler runny? A runny cobbler usually means the fruit was extra juicy, so you have to ensure you leave the cobbler to cool completely after baking before serving.

Is Patti Labelle peach cobbler frozen? ›

At Walmart, the pre-baked cobblers will be sold fresh in the bakery, but samples provided to us by the company came frozen, meaning we had to reheat ours for about 40 minutes in the oven at 350 degrees, vs.

Why is my peach cobbler crust soggy? ›

4. Overcrowding the topping. Completely covering the fruit filling with the cobbler topping will steam both the fruit and the bottom of the topping, making for a wet finished cobbler in the most unappealing way.

Why is my cobbler full of liquid after baking? ›

4. Overcrowding the topping. Completely covering the fruit filling with the cobbler topping will steam both the fruit and the bottom of the topping, making for a wet finished cobbler in the most unappealing way. Try this: Scoop the cobbler topping onto the fruit, leaving space between each portion of topping.

What is cobbler crust made of? ›

Cobblers are made with biscuit dough. A basic biscuit dough uses two cups of flour, a tablespoon of baking powder, a teaspoon of salt, and six tablespoons of butter, rubbed into the dry out ingredients in large chunks or flakes. Some people freeze the butter and grate it.

Why is my cobbler raw in the middle? ›

Mistake: Baking at too high of a temperature

Cobblers need enough time in the oven for the topping to cook through and brown, but at too high a temperature, anything above 375 ℉, the fruit filling might not be cooked by the time the top is burnt.

How do I know when my peach cobbler is done? ›

Use your probe thermometer! According to Kitchn, when the center of your cobbler reaches 200 degrees F, it's done. Since you have a tool that ensures your cobbler is cooked through, there's one more tip that will make your cobbler experience even better. Let your cobbler rest for a bit before serving.

Can you overcook a cobbler? ›

(bakers tip: it's pretty hard to overcook a cobbler, so don't be afraid to leave it in there for longer than 30 minutes - if the top is browning too quickly and the juices still aren't running clear, tent the crisp with foil and continue baking.)

Can you leave peach cobbler out overnight? ›

Can Peach Cobbler Be Left Out Overnight? As a general rule of thumb, most fruit pies and cobblers are fine to be left out overnight at room temperature as long as they are covered. If the pies contain dairy or eggs, then you should store them in the fridge.

What can you use to thicken a cobbler? ›

Water and flour can be combined to make a thickening agent for peach cobbler. This mixture is commonly known as a "flour slurry."

Does peach cobbler thicken as it cools? ›

Let the peach cobbler cool.

I know it's going to be difficult to wait, but you have to wait at least half an hour to give the cobbler a little time to set up so the syrup can thicken and the peaches won't burn your tongue with the first bite. Serve with vanilla ice cream when ready.

Are frozen or canned peaches better? ›

Fresh peaches are always preferable, but canned peaches are good. Frozen peaches, on the other hand, have no purpose other than daiquiris or pies, and even there, fresh are preferred.

Which is better canning or freezing peaches? ›

When you freeze your fruit, you can make the most of your purchase. Plus, you'll always have peaches on hand for baking. Freezing your peaches takes less time, energy and equipment than canning them. Just make sure you have a bit of free time and space in your freezer.

Are frozen peaches good for baking? ›

Secondly, apart from being convenient and easy to use, frozen peaches are more likely to be predictable and consistent in terms of quality and taste, making them a better choice to bake over fresh. You may think frozen peaches aren't juicy, but the opposite is true.

How do you freeze peaches for pies and cobblers? ›

Cut the peaches: Pit the peaches and cut into 1/2-inch-thick slices. Toss with lemon juice: Place the sliced peaches and lemon juice in a bowl and toss to throughly coat. Freeze: Lay the peaches out in a single layer on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet. Freeze until solid, about 4 hours.

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