Description
This Summer Peach and Blueberry Cobbler is a delightful, fruity dessert featuring fresh peaches and blueberries baked with a tender, buttery topping. Perfect for warm-weather gatherings, it combines sweet, juicy fruit with a golden, crumbly crust for a classic American treat that’s easy to make and sure to please any crowd.
Ingredients
Scale
Fruit Mixture
- 6 fresh peaches, peeled, pitted, and sliced
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar (divided)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Batter
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 1/2 cup whole milk
Topping
- 1 tablespoon turbinado or coarse sugar (optional, for topping)
Instructions
- Prepare the Oven and Fruit Mixture: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). In a large bowl, combine the sliced peaches, blueberries, lemon juice, 1/4 cup of the granulated sugar, and vanilla extract. Toss gently to coat and set aside, allowing the fruit to release its juices.
- Make the Batter: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, remaining 1/2 cup granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt. Use a pastry cutter or fork to cut in the cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in the milk until just combined to form a thick batter. Be careful not to overmix.
- Assemble the Cobbler: Grease a 9-inch baking dish and pour the fruit mixture evenly across the bottom. Drop spoonfuls of the batter over the fruit, leaving some gaps so the fruit juices can bubble through while baking.
- Add Topping: Sprinkle the top of the batter with turbinado sugar if using; this adds a pleasant crunch and sweetness to the crust.
- Bake: Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 40 to 45 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the fruit is bubbling vigorously around the edges.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the cobbler to cool slightly for about 10 minutes before serving. This enhances the flavor and helps the topping set. Serve warm, ideally with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream.
Notes
- Use ripe, in-season peaches and fresh blueberries for the best flavor and juiciness.
- Frozen fruit can be substituted if fresh is unavailable; do not thaw before baking to prevent sogginess.
- Add a pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg to the fruit mixture for a warm, spiced flavor variation.
- Serve warm topped with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for a classic pairing.
- Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator and consume within 2-3 days for optimal freshness.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
