Peach Cobbler

This old-fashioned favorite features juicy peaches topped with a soft, biscuit-like dough. Poaching the peaches first ensures they are perfectly tender by the time the golden topping is baked.

Peach Cobbler

This old-fashioned favorite features juicy peaches topped with a soft, biscuit-like dough. Poaching the peaches first ensures they are perfectly tender by the time the golden topping is baked.

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Prep Time 25 minutes mins

Cook Time 35 minutes mins

Total Time 1 hour hr

Servings: 68 servings

Course: Dessert

Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients

  

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Main Ingredients

• Filling: 8 ripe peaches peeled/quartered, 1/4 cup sugar, 1 tsp cornstarch, juice of 1/2 lemon
• Topping: 2 cups self-rising flour 1/3 cup sugar, 5 tbsp butter, 1 egg, 1/2 cup buttermilk, cinnamon

Equipment

• Baking dish
• Saucepan
• Bowl

Method

 

Instructions

1. Simmer peaches with sugar and water. Thicken the liquid with cornstarch and lemon juice.
2. Pour the fruit mixture into a baking dish.
3. Making the topping: rub butter into flour/sugar, then mix in buttermilk and egg to form a soft dough.
4. Drop heaped spoonfuls of dough over the hot fruit (leave gaps for steam).
5. Bake at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) for 25-30 mins until golden.

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