Authentic Peach Cobbler Recipe United States of America, North America
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Introduction & history
As a dessert developed literary "on the road", peach cobbler is prepared with only the most basic ingredients. This fruit dessert is essentially a deep-dish fruit casserole consisting of sugar-sprinkled peaches covered with a layer of rough biscuit dough or pie dough, baked in an oven until golden. Its trademark juiciness comes from the fact that the peaches and sugar release a thick syrup during baking. Old fashion recipe versions suggested inverting the peach cobbler, so the fruit ends up on top. Modern variations, on the other hand, propose either peaches on the bottom and dough on the top or preparing a batter similar to the one used for cakes, placing the fruit on it, and letting the batter rise during baking to envelop the peaches. The process starts with dicing or slicing the peaches, which are then placed on a bottom of a deep dish baking pan, sprinkled with sugar, and covered with butter. Lemon juice, cinnamon, and nutmeg can be added to accentuate the flavor. Next,... Read more
Cooking tips
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peaches
Although the canned peaches can be used for a peach cobbler, the best way to do this dessert justice is to prepare it with fresh, ripe summer peaches. The peaches can be peeled or not — this is a matter of personal preference — but the pits should be removed and the flesh cut into slices or dices. Two major techniques are applicable during baking: one, baking the peaches drizzled with sugar and butter ... Read more -
additions to filling
Some recipes add lemon juice to the peaches to balance their sweetness. Cornstarch is sometimes added to thicken the sauce released during baking. Nutmeg and cinnamon accentuate their taste in a beautiful manner, and for those prone to experimenting, bourbon and almond extract can be used in small amounts. -
baking
Since peach cobbler sometimes overflows while baking, it is strongly suggested to place the deep dish the cobbler is being baked in onto a larger, shallow baking pan or sheet. -
dough
The dough for a peach cobbler is called a drop biscuit and is a hybrid between a batter and a dough. Dry ingredients, such as flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt, are combined first, and then the butter is stirred in. A small amount of liquid — either milk or heavy cream — is added to bind it all together. A common mistake is over-mixing the dough — this helps to develop gluten, thus making the ... Read more -
extra topping
To make the peach cobbler even tastier, melt some sugar in water, then cook it on low flame for 1-2 minutes until it starts to thicken. Brush this syrup on top of the cobbler during baking.
Traditional Peach Cobbler
PREP 10min
COOK 35min
READY IN 45min
The following recipe is courtesy of the Louisiana Peach Festival that takes place each year in Ruston, Louisiana. This recipe will bring a classic, Southern peach cobbler to your table in under an hour.
Ingredients
Traditional Peach Cobbler
FILLING
3 cups (450g) peaches, peeled and sliced
1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar
1/4 cup (4 tbsp) butter, cut into small pieces + more for buttering the baking dish
FOR THE CRUST
1 cup (120g) all-purpose flour
2 tsp baking powder
1 tbsp granulated sugar
1 tsp salt
1/4 cup (4 tbsp) butter
1/2 cup (120 ml) (or less) heavy cream
Preparation
Traditional Peach Cobbler
Butter a 1 1/2-quart (1.4 L) baking dish and cover the bottom with a layer of peaches. Then, scatter the granulated sugar over the peaches and finish with small pieces of butter.
To make the crust, combine the dry ingredients first. Then, blend in the butter and gradually pour in the heavy cream.
Sprinkle some flour over a working surface and roll out the dough. Use the dough to cover the peaches.
Bake the cobbler in a 375°F/190°C oven for 35 minutes.
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