Fresh Peach Cobbler

Ripe juicy peaches with spicy cinnamon and a 

buttery cobbler crust,
baked until golden brown and delicious ~
who doesn’t like a sweet treat now and then...

Here, we all like fresh peaches and I was happy to see ripe white peaches at the farmers’ market the other day.  

Peach cobbler is a classic summer dessert.  What’s interesting though, is that according to who you ask, cobbler is described differently.  Many say cobbler is like a pie, with the crust over the fruit,  some say it’s like a crisp with a crunchy brown sugar topping, while others say it’s made of biscuits floating over the fruity filling.

I finally found a sugar replacement that's great, Swerve Sweetener.   It's a “natural” carb-free, calorie-free blend that comes in granular and confectioners’ sugar forms, and measures cup for cup with sugar, making it easy to substitute in recipes. 

But the best part is that Swerve holds up well when baked and does not have an aftertaste as do most sugar substitutes.  It is ideal for baking as it caramelizes and holds its shape like sugar. 

Peach cobbler is the essence of summer for me.  Mom made more than her share of peach cobbler and blackberry cobbler too while I was growing up.  Summer would not be complete without a cobbler or two or three. 

This is a humble recipe with peaches, some sort of sugar, cinnamon, lemon juice, lemon zest and a cup of flower and a little cornstarch.  

Ready to bake

Voila!  Baked!

Basic simple ingredients baked into unbelievable results, a little crunchy on top and super soft, and juicy on the inside.

You can easily substitute fresh blackberries, cherries, or your favorite fruit  for the peaches. 

The taste of this cobbler is so good, it’s absolutely delicious, we love it!

FRESH PEACH COBBLER
Printable recipe

Fruit mixture:

4 cups peaches, peeled and sliced
½ cup Swerve (or sugar)
1 teaspoon lemon zest
1 tablespoon lemon juice
½ teaspoon cinnamon
1½ tablespoons cornstarch for thickening (or instant tapioca)

Cobbler topping:

1 cup flour
3 tablespoons Swerve (or sugar)
1½ teaspoons baking powder
¼ teaspoon salt
4 tablespoons butter
¼ cup milk
1 egg, lightly beaten

Method:

Preheat oven to 350°.
Toss peaches with all ingredients listed under fruit mixture.
Place in a 9x9-inch baking dish.
In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, 3 tablespoons Swerve, baking powder and salt.
Cut butter into flour mixture with pastry blender or fork until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Make well in center and stir in the milk and beaten egg until the dough is just moistened.
Drop spoonfuls of dough on top of peaches.
Bake for 30 minutes until peach mixture is bubbly and the topping is nicely browned.
Let cool for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Serve with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream, if desired.


Enjoy!