One of my favorite farmers market finds in late August are juicy Colorado peaches! Whenever the peaches are in season, my kids always beg for fresh peach cobbler. This recipe is a variation of my standard cobbler that was passed down from my Grandma and is so simple! If you are new to baking, this is definitely a great recipe for you to impress your family with!
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Where can I find fresh peaches?
If you are like me and live in garden zone 6B, fresh peaches might be hit or miss in your area. While I do not have a peach tree, there are a few scattered throughout our area. Unfortunately, I don't have a local source for bulk cases of fresh peaches. Farmers markets and school fundraisers will be your best bet for getting a case of peaches, usually hauled in from Colorado or Georgia.
Supermarkets will almost always offer fresh peaches, but it is not the most cost effective option for home food preservation.
HOMEMADE QUICK COBBLER
Listen, I know fall is just around the corner. You are probably thinking, “but it’s too hot for a cobbler right now!” Let me explain. This might get the oven going for an hour, but it’s absolutely worth it! Cobbler is like a pie, but without making a pie crust. The flavor profile is all there, I’m just swapping a finicky crust for an no-fuss batter. Have faith, this is worth the (minimal) effort!
Ingredients for fresh peach cobbler
SUGAR I use organic cane sugar for this recipe, but I have substituted coconut sugar with interesting results. The coconut sugar created a caramel-like flavor and more of a brown batter that was really delicious!
FLOUR I used all-purpose flour, but any flour substitute should work. Check out my ‘variations’ a little bit further down in this post. Lately I’ve been baking almost exclusively with Jovial Einkorn All-Purpose flour. It has a texture that is nearly identical to unbleached white flour, but with all of the nutritional benefits of heirloom wheat.
Rolled Oats or Quick Oats | This isn't a necessary ingredient, but I love to sprinkle about a half of a cup over the top just before baking.
BAKING POWDER This is a leavening agent that contains both an acid and sodium bicarbonate which allows the dough to rise properly. I use heaping teaspoonfuls of baking powder to make an extra fluffy cobbler.
MILK Whole milk is always going to be my first choice for a creamy, fat-filled batter. Don’t cringe, fat is a good thing when it comes to baked goods! I’m using raw milk from a local farm.
SALT Pop quiz, what’s my favorite salt for… well, life? Sea Salt. It’s a teeny bit coarse and has a flaky texture. It also has plenty of trace minerals that haven’t been removed through bleaching and processing.
BUTTER I like to use a rich and creamy butter, and unfortunately it seems like only the pricier options fit the bill. I typically buy Kerrygold or Simple Truth. Bonus points if you are able to source raw butter from a local dairy!
VANILLA While this is an optional ingredient, I definitely think it adds great flavor! Check out my tutorial to make your own Madagascar Bourbon Vanilla!
FRESH PEACHES Ooo, the star of the show! I made my cobbler today with fresh Colorado peaches. To substitute canned peaches or peach pie filling, see my substitution guide further down in this post.
HOW TO MAKE FRESH PEACH COBBLER IN A CAST IRON SKILLET
Melt the butter in the cast iron skillet, swirl gently to coat the sides of the pan. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, milk, baking powder, vanilla, and salt. Pour the batter over the butter in the skillet, but DO NOT MIX. Drop the fruit by spoonful onto the batter, again, do not mix. Sprinkle with oats to add a little texture, then pop it into a preheated oven at 375 for 40 minutes. Here is a short video of the layering process from a video of cherry cobbler.
How to make fresh peach cobbler in a baking dish
Preheat the oven to 375 and place a 9X13 baking dish in the warming oven with the butter. Allow the butter to melt from the heat of the oven, then swirl gently to coat the sides of the pan. If the butter adequately coats the sides of the dish, there is no need to use cooking spray to prevent the cobbler from sticking.
In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, milk, baking powder, vanilla, and salt. Pour the batter over the butter in the baking dish, but DO NOT MIX. Drop the fruit by spoonful onto the batter, again, do not mix. Sprinkle with oats to add a little texture, then pop it into a preheated oven at 375 for 40 minutes.
How to serve this cobbler
While I could probably just eat the entire pan by myself, I think we can all agree that this is a dish best shared! There are a few really tasty ways to serve this cobbler, let me share them with you.
- WHIPPED CREAM Make it at home or buy it premade. I don’t judge! If you want to make your own, use a stand mixer to whisk 2 tablespoons of sugar with 1 cup of heavy whipping cream until it is whipped and foamy. Double or triple this recipe as needed!
- ICE CREAM Vanilla, obviously. We have a Cuisinart ice cream maker that can have us eating soft serve in under thirty minutes. The recipe is 1 cup milk whisked with ¾ cup of sugar for two minutes. Then it gets poured into the ice cream maker with two cups of heavy whipping cream and a tablespoon of vanilla. I didn’t even know I wanted an ice cream maker until we were gifted this one! We use it all the time for quick homemade ice cream.
Are you seeing a theme here? I just really think that dairy is a perfect pairing for this dish. It’s creamy and balances the sweetness of the cobbler in a comforting and nostalgic way.
Variations for fresh peach cobbler
Gluten-free cobbler? I have made this cobbler using Bobs 1:1 flour many, many times. It works great! I have also used oat flour for a healthier twist.
Vegan cobbler? Substitute any non-dairy substitute instead of the whole milk and butter. I personally have not tried this, but I cannot think of any reason why it would not work splendidly.
“But, Meg! I don’t like peaches!” Again, not a problem. Any can or fresh fruit is great in this cobbler. I’m going to let you in on a little family secret… we always used to make this recipe using canned cherry pie filling! Truly, any sweet and juicy fruit will work. Fresh, frozen or canned. I love this Dark Cherry Cobbler variation, be sure to check it out! See the photo below for inspiration.
Breakfast cobbler? Yes, please! I like to cut down on the flour by a half of a cup and add rolled oats to the batter. A light sprinkling of oats on top right before baking, and TA DAAA! It’s dessert for breakfast.
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Recipe
Fresh Peach Cobbler
Equipment
- 8-12 inch cast-iron skillet or 9X13 baking dish
- mixing bowl & whisk
Ingredients
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup milk
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder heaping
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 8 tablespoons butter
- 4-6 fresh peaches or large can peach pie filling
- ½ cup rolled oats optional
Instructions
- Melt the butter in the baking dish or cast-iron skillet, swirling it to coat the sides of the pan. There is no need to grease the skillet or baking dish if the butter adequately coats the sides.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together sugar, flour, milk, oats, baking powder and salt. Pour the mixture over the melted butter, but DO NOT STIR. Let the batter and the butter flow around each other.
- Fresh peaches need to be prepped by removing the skins and pit, then chopping into ½ inch pieces. Simply drop the peach chunks on top of the batter. If using pie filling or peaches canned in syrup, use a spoon to drop the peaches on top of the batter. Let it float on top, do not mix it in. Sprinkle the top with oats (if using).
- Bake at 375° for 40 minutes. Serve with ice cream or whipped cream. Cobbler can be refrigerated for up to three days.
Notes
HOW TO MAKE FRESH PEACH COBBLER IN A CAST IRON SKILLET
Melt the butter in the cast iron skillet, swirl gently to coat the sides of the pan. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, milk, baking powder, vanilla, and salt. Pour the batter over the butter in the skillet, but DO NOT MIX. Drop the fruit by spoonful onto the batter, again, do not mix. Sprinkle with oats to add a little texture, then pop it into a preheated oven at 375 for 40 minutes. Here is a short video of the layering process from a video of cherry cobbler.How to make fresh peach cobbler in a baking dish
Preheat the oven to 375 and place a 9X13 baking dish in the warming oven with the butter. Allow the butter to melt from the heat of the oven, then swirl gently to coat the sides of the pan. If the butter adequately coats the sides of the dish, there is no need to use cooking spray to prevent the cobbler from sticking. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, milk, baking powder, vanilla, and salt. Pour the batter over the butter in the baking dish, but DO NOT MIX. Drop the fruit by spoonful onto the batter, again, do not mix. Sprinkle with oats to add a little texture, then pop it into a preheated oven at 375 for 40 minutes.Variations for fresh peach cobbler
Gluten-free cobbler? I have made this cobbler using Bobs 1:1 flour many, many times. It works great! I have also used oat flour for a healthier twist. Vegan cobbler? Substitute any non-dairy substitute instead of the whole milk and butter. I personally have not tried this, but I cannot think of any reason why it would not work splendidly. “But, Meg! I don’t like peaches!” Again, not a problem. Any can or fresh fruit is great in this cobbler. I’m going to let you in on a little family secret… we always used to make this recipe using canned cherry pie filling! Truly, any sweet and juicy fruit will work. Fresh, frozen or canned. I love this Dark Cherry Cobbler variation, be sure to check it out! See the photo below for inspiration. Breakfast cobbler? Yes, please! I like to cut down on the flour by a half of a cup and add rolled oats to the batter. A light sprinkling of oats on top right before baking, and TA DAAA! It’s dessert for breakfast.Nutrition
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Jessica Robinson
Made this peach cobbler last night and it was incredible!! So easy to make and absolutely delicious!
Spencer
Came out great!