Description
This Summer Peach and Blueberry Cobbler is a delightful dessert featuring juicy peaches and sweet blueberries baked under a golden, buttery biscuit topping. Perfect for warm weather, it combines fresh fruit with a light, crumbly crust, making it an ideal treat served warm with a scoop of ice cream.
Ingredients
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Fruit Filling
- 4 large peaches, peeled and sliced
- 1 cup blueberries
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
Topping
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 tablespoon coarse sugar for sprinkling
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it reaches the perfect temperature for baking your cobbler.
- Prepare the Fruit Mixture: In a large mixing bowl, combine the peeled and sliced peaches, blueberries, 1/2 cup granulated sugar, lemon juice, vanilla extract, and cornstarch. Mix well to coat the fruit evenly. Transfer this mixture into a 9×9-inch baking dish.
- Make the Topping: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Using a pastry cutter or fingers, cut in the cold cubed butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in the milk just until combined to form a soft dough.
- Assemble the Cobbler: Drop spoonfuls of the dough evenly over the fruit filling in the baking dish. Sprinkle the coarse sugar on top of the dough to add a crunchy finish.
- Bake the Cobbler: Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 40-45 minutes or until the biscuit topping turns golden brown and the fruit filling is bubbly.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the cobbler to cool for a few minutes after baking. Serve warm, optionally accompanied by ice cream for an extra special touch.
Notes
- For easier peeling of peaches, blanch them in boiling water for 30 seconds and then transfer to ice water before peeling.
- Adjust sugar amount based on the sweetness of your peaches and personal preference.
- You can substitute milk with buttermilk for a richer topping flavor.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated and gently reheated before serving.
- This cobbler is best served warm to enjoy the full flavor and texture contrast between the fruit and topping.
