Old Fashioned Peach Cobbler Recipe

An old fashioned peach cobbler recipe is not something to pass on. Made with fresh peaches and a from scratch cobbler mix, you can feel the love that goes into it. With summer it is all things peach, making peach desserts and methods for preserving peaches are at the top the list of things to accomplish.

Whether peaches are harvested, gleaned, or purchased make sure to have enough on hand to give the following recipes a try. If you should happen to fall in love with this cobbler recipe, which you will, consider canning peaches in a light simple syrup. Allowing you to make an old fashioned peach cobbler throughout the winter months.

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Other Peach Desserts & Beverages

Because it’s currently about ‘all things peach’, there’s love to be shared by providing a list of  peach desserts, beverages, and canning methods! Who would have thought that mead, homemade peach wine and a peach shrub would make the list? Enjoy!

• Fresh Peach Butter
• Cookie Dough Peach Tart
• Georgia Peach Cobbler
• Canning Peach BBQ Sauce
• Ginger Peach Conserve with Canning Tips
• Canning Peach Jam with Honey
• Canning Bourbon Peaches
• Easy Peach Mead
• Homemade Peach Wine
• Peach Shrub – a Drinking Vinegar
• Wild Crafted Queen Anne’s Lace Soda with Peaches 

Old Fashioned Peach Cobbler Recipe – Ingredients

Fresh peach cobbler, is there anything better? Absolutely not. This recipe is designed to use fresh peaches, however, home canned, frozen, or freeze dried peaches may be used as well. Just remember, one quart size Mason jar is equivalent to 4 cups.

• 5 to 6 Peaches, peeled and sliced, roughly 4 cups
• 3/4 cup organic granulated sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon salt

For Batter

• 6 tbsp Butter
• 1 cup all-purpose Flour
• 1 cup granulated Sugar
• 2 tsp Baking Powder
• 1/4 tsp Salt
• 3/4 cup whole Milk
• ground Cinnamon

Old Fashioned Peach Cobbler Recipe – Equipment

This is a basic recipe which does not require an extensive amount of equipment. Everything needed can be found within the cupboard.

• Blanching Basket
• 9 X 13-inch Baking Dish
• Stainless Steel Pan

Old Fashioned Peach Cobbler Recipe – Instructions

Old fashioned peach cobbler is the easiest thing to make. Extremely easy. Go ahead and allow friends and family to think you’ve slaved for hours in the kitchen creating this fabulous peach dessert. But in truth, you and I know it was extremely quick to throw together!

1. On the blossom side of peach place an X.
2. Using a blanching basket, blanch peaches in boiling water for 30 to 40 seconds. Remove peaches from boiling water and immediately submerge them into very cold water to stop the cooking process.
3. Peel skins and reserve.
4. Slice peaches into a large mixing bowl. Add sugar and salt to mixing bowl, mixing all ingredients gently until the sugar and salt dissolve. Set aside.
5. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
6. Slice butter, place evenly to the baking dish. Place pan into oven during the pre-heating period. Once the butter has melted remove from oven.
7. In a mixing bowl mix flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Stir in milk until all ingredients are combined.
8. Pour the mixture over the melted butter and smooth to an even layer.
9. Add peaches and its juice over the batter. Generously sprinkle cinnamon over the top.
10. Bake uncovered for 40 minutes.

Note

1. A quart of home canned peaches is equivalent to 4 cups fresh peaches.
2. Serve this old fashioned peach cobbler recipe with vanilla bean ice-cream or homemade whipped cream.
3. Dehydrate and grind the dried skins to powder. The powder can be used to add flavor to pancakes, cakes, and other pastries.

For additional tip, trick, and recipes on how to preserve foods grab a copy of my book, The Farm Girl's Guide to Preserving the Harvest. Whether you are a novice or a seasoned home food preserver, this book has something for everyone. Learn how to can, ferment, dry, cure, freeze, and store raw the harvest as a sustainable homesteader would.

Copies of The Farm Girl's Guide to Preserving the Harvest can be purchased online at the following sites, Amazon, Barnes and Noble, Target, Walmart, Books a Million, and on my website. 

Canning Peach Jam with Honey

Printable Recipe Card – Fresh Peach Cobbler

To make things easier, enjoy this printable recipe card for your convenience!

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