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Allow me to introduce the peach cobbler of my dreams! This delectable dessert showcases warm, bubbling peaches beneath a golden cobbler topping that’s rugged around the edges and soft inside. Prepare this recipe during mid-to-late summer when fresh peaches are at their finest.
This straightforward peach cobbler recipe is sweet, yet not overly so, allowing the magnificent peach flavor to take center stage. The filling is sweetened with honey, while the topping has a touch of sweetness from lemony sugar—both of which contribute delightful complementary flavors that elevate this cobbler to something extraordinary. No recipe is complete without a dash of vanilla extract, cinnamon, and yogurt for a light, buttermilk-like tang.
The rich topping is created using almond flour, which provides a tender texture and subtle almond essence that harmonizes beautifully with ripe peaches. I experimented with regular all-purpose flour but found that almond flour was far superior. Thanks to the almond flour, this recipe is gluten-free, whether you need it that way or not!
How to Create the Ultimate Peach Cobbler
You’ll find the complete recipe below. Here’s a brief overview of the method and why it works so effectively:
1. Combine the filling ingredients directly in your baking dish to save on extra dishes. Bake the filling for about 20 minutes while you prepare the topping. This two-step baking method will result in a bubbly, concentrated peach filling with a perfectly golden topping. If you try to bake it all together at once, the topping will turn overly golden before the filling is fully cooked (I learned this the hard way).
2. The topping comes together in just a few easy steps. Start by mixing the sugar and lemon zest in a small bowl, using your fingers to rub the zest into the sugar (this takes around 20 seconds and enhances the lemon flavor). We’ll grate cold butter into the flour for a biscuit-like consistency. Finally, we’ll whisk an egg with some yogurt before mixing it into the flour to ensure even distribution.
3. Spoon generous dollops of topping over the bubbling filling, then bake until the topping is lightly golden. Serve your cobbler with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream. Leftovers are delightful the next day with Greek yogurt for breakfast!
Peach Tips
The only tricky part of this recipe is locating excellent peaches. Delay making it until you can find a plethora of ripe or nearly-ripe fresh peaches.
Peach selection and care
Choose medium-to-large peaches that smell fragrant, have no blemishes, and yield slightly to gentle pressure. Handle them carefully to avoid bruising.
If your peaches aren’t ripe yet, keep them at room temperature until they are (you can expedite their ripening by placing them in a paper bag, but give each peach space to prevent mold).
If your peaches are already ripe and you can’t bake the cobbler immediately, store them in the fridge to keep them good for an extra day or two.
How to peel peaches
Peeling the peaches isn’t necessary if you don’t mind a bit of texture in your dessert (I didn’t mind, but my husband did).
To peel the peaches, lightly score an “x” about two inches wide at the bottom of each peach, gently plunge them into a large pot of boiling water for 30 seconds to 1 minute, and then transfer them to an ice bath. Begin peeling off the skin from the cuts on the bottom; it will come off effortlessly in strips.
How to cut your peaches
Cut your peaches into one-inch chunks instead of long strips. This provides perfect bites that don’t turn to mush. This handy tip I learned from Sally—thanks, Sally!
More Peach Treats
Maximize your ripe summer peaches with these sweet peachy delights:
This is my inaugural cobbler recipe on the blog, and it certainly won’t be my last. I’ve long considered myself a crisp person, but now that I’ve figured out the secrets to perfect cobblers, I’m eager to experiment with every fruity flavor. Why not?
Please share how your cobbler turns out in the comments! I love getting your feedback.
Peach Cobbler with Almond Topping
This peach cobbler recipe offers bubbling ripe peaches beneath an exquisitely golden topping. The topping is crafted from almond flour, which contributes delightful flavor and makes the recipe gluten-free. The recipe yields approximately 9 modest servings.
Fresh peach filling
Topping
1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit, then create the filling: In a 9-inch square baking dish, mix the peaches, honey, starch, vanilla, and cinnamon together. Bake the filling for 20 to 25 minutes, until the mixture is bubbling around all four edges.
2. In the meantime, prepare the topping: in a mixing bowl, combine the almond flour, baking powder