This Southern classic peach cobbler combines sweet, spiced peaches with a flaky, buttery crust. Best served warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an unforgettable dessert.
Old-Fashioned Peach Cobbler
This Southern classic peach cobbler combines sweet, spiced peaches with a flaky, buttery crust. Best served warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an unforgettable dessert.
Equipment
- Baking dish (8-inch/20 cm or 9-inch/23 cm), Mixing bowls, Spoon
Ingredients
For the peach filling:
- 2 pounds 908 g pitted, peeled, and sliced peaches
- ¼ cup 55 g firmly packed brown sugar
- ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground allspice
- ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
For the crust:
- ¾ cup 180 ml plain soymilk
- 1 tablespoon 15 ml lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup 125 g all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup 50 g granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
For the topping:
- 3 tablespoons 42 g nondairy butter, chilled and cut into small chunks
- ¼ cup 55 g firmly packed brown sugar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C, or gas mark 7).
To make the filling:
- Toss the peach slices with the brown sugar, cinnamon, allspice, and cloves.
- Place in an 8-inch (20 cm) or 9-inch (23 cm) square glass baking dish and bake for 10 minutes.
- While the peaches are baking, prepare the batter for the crust and the topping.
To make the crust:
- In a small-size bowl, combine the milk and lemon juice to curdle and form a buttermilk-like consistency.
- Add the vanilla to the buttermilk mixture.
- In a large-size bowl, mix together the flour, sugar, cinnamon, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- Fold the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients carefully.
- Set aside.
To make the topping:
- In a small-size bowl, use your fingertips to work the chilled butter into the brown sugar until coarse and crumbly.
- Remove the peaches from the oven and spoon the crust batter over them.
- Sprinkle the topping over the batter.
- Return to the oven and bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the fruit is bubbly and the crust is crisp.
- Serve warm with a scoop of Plain Ol’ Vanilla Ice Cream for a traditional treat.
Notes & Wine Advice
Serving Tip:
Best served warm with a scoop of homemade vanilla ice cream.Wine Advice:
Chardonnay or Moscato pairs well with the sweetness and richness of this peach cobbler.Nutrition values
Calories: 270 kcal | Carbohydrates: 50 g | Protein: 2 g | Fat: 9 g | Sugar: 35 g