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Peach Cobbler

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Diet: Veg

Peach Cobbler is a American/Southern dish. Leave gaps between topping portions so steam can escape.

Prep
25 min
Cook
45 min
Rest, soak, marinate or chill
15 min
Total
85 min
Servings
8
Difficulty
Easy
Cuisine
American/Southern
Course
Desserts

Estimated times for the original batch. Preparation, cooking and listed waiting time are included. Batch cooking can take longer.

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Ingredients

Metric weights use grams. US weights use ounces; liquids use fluid ounces. Conversions are rounded. Spoon measures use 5 ml teaspoons and 15 ml tablespoons; cups use 240 ml.

Serves 8

Fruit

Topping

Equipment

Kitchen scales; measuring jug and spoons; knife; cutting board; mixing bowls; oven; baking tray; oven gloves; heatproof spoon; spatula.

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Steps

Fruit · About 8 min

  1. Heat oven to 190°C / 375°F. Mix 1000 g peaches, sliced, 100 g sugar, 20 g cornflour, 20 ml lemon juice in a deep baking dish.

    Check: The food must be hot through at 190°C / 375°F.

Topping · About 8 min

  1. Rub butter into dry ingredients from 250 g plain flour, 60 g sugar, 10 g baking powder, ¼ tsp salt, 100 g cold butter, 180 ml milk, then stir in milk. Drop spoonfuls over fruit, leaving small gaps.

Bake · About 45 min

  1. Bake 40–45 minutes until fruit bubbles and topping is cooked through. Rest 15 minutes.

    Check: Look for this result: fruit bubbles and topping is cooked through.

Tips

  • Leave gaps between topping portions so steam can escape.
  • Judge Peach Cobbler by the texture and doneness signs in its steps. Your pan and heat affect how long Peach Cobbler takes to cook.

Substitutions

  • Use drained canned peaches with less sugar.

Storage

  • Get perishable Peach Cobbler into the fridge within two hours, or within one hour above 32°C / 90°F. Eat Peach Cobbler within two days, keeping it covered at 4°C / 40°F or colder.
  • Bring cooked Peach Cobbler to 74°C / 165°F, stirring or turning it for even heating. When Peach Cobbler is part of the meal, serve cold salads, dips and chilled desserts straight from safe refrigeration.

Make ahead

  • Prepare the measured ingredients for Peach Cobbler one day ahead. For Peach Cobbler, refrigerate chopped vegetables apart from the other perishable ingredients. Follow the cooking stages for Peach Cobbler on the day of serving.

FAQ

What matters most when making Peach Cobbler?

Leave gaps between topping portions so steam can escape.

What can I substitute in Peach Cobbler?

Use drained canned peaches with less sugar.

Can I prepare Peach Cobbler ahead?

Prepare the measured ingredients for Peach Cobbler one day ahead. For Peach Cobbler, refrigerate chopped vegetables apart from the other perishable ingredients. Follow the cooking stages for Peach Cobbler on the day of serving.

Food safety references

FoodSafety.gov: cooking temperatures · Food Standards Agency: rice storage and reheating

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