A few more peach recipes
Love peach desserts or other peach recipes? Some of our favorites are peach crumble, peach cobbler, a showy peach galette, or my mom’s famous fresh peach pie. We also love a great peach salad or peach burrata salad in the summer, or peach ice cream. This peach blueberry cobbler was inspired by some great peaches, and it’s already a family favorite! After making peach crisp, peach oatmeal, and peach muffins, it was time for a cobbler. Sweet peaches and zingy blueberries make magic together, and the topping is a vanilla-scented mesh of a crumble and biscuit (preferable to a cake-like cobbler, in our opinion!). It works when fruit is in season or with frozen fruit, too.
Ripe peaches: Use ripe seasonal peaches. You can also use frozen peaches or canned peaches. Frozen peaches don’t need to be defrosted; you may want to use ½ cup total sugar in the filling since they can tend to be more tart. For canned peaches, use no sugar added or use ¼ cup sugar in the filling. Blueberries: Use fresh blueberries, but frozen blueberries work too! They don’t need to be defrosted before using. Again, you may want to slightly increase the sugar in the filling. Granulated sugar: We like granulated sugar with peaches, but you can substitute brown sugar or maple syrup in the filling. We don’t recommend substituting the sugar in the topping since it’s necessary for the texture. Cornstarch, cinnamon, and lemon: Cornstarch adds helps the filling thicken (otherwise it’s watery). Cinnamon and lemon juice and zest add dimension to the filling. We recommend it if at all possible! All purpose flour, unsalted butter, and egg yolk: The egg yolk helps to make a smoother, richer texture to the cobbler topping. You can substitute salted butter if desired; just decrease the kosher salt quantity in half. Substitute gluten-free 1-to-1 flour for gluten-free.
To check ripeness, give the peach a gentle squeeze. It should be slightly soft to the touch. If it feels firm, it will need a few days to ripen. To ripen peaches quickly, place the peaches in a paper bag. Add a banana inside the bag (it emits ethylene gas, which helps the peaches ripen quicker). Gently close the top of the bag and wait 1 to 3 days, depending on the ripeness of the peaches. To peel peaches quickly, pop them into boiling water for 45 seconds, then when they are cool enough to handle pull off the skin with your fingers (see How to Peel Peaches). Or if they are ripe enough, you can pull off the skin with your fingers and a paring knife when slicing them.
Orange zest: Use ¼ teaspoon orange zest in the filling for a heightened citrus vibe. Almond extract: Add a hint to the filling: just ⅛ to ¼ teaspoon adds depth and richness to the flavor. Bourbon or amaretto: Add 2 tablespoons bourbon or amaretto to the filling for a complexity in flavor. Blackberries, raspberries, or strawberries: All types of fresh or frozen berries work well with peaches! If using frozen berries, use ½ cup total sugar in the filling since purchased frozen berries are typically not as sweet as fresh. Top with vanilla ice cream, whipped cream, sweetened Greek yogurt, or creme fraiche. You can even get fancy and make infused alcoholic whipped cream like bourbon whipped cream or amaretto whipped cream, which would work well with the fruit.
Frequently asked questions
No reviews Tips for peeling: To peel peaches quickly, pop them into boiling water for 45 seconds, then when they are cool enough to handle pull off the skin with your fingers (see How to Peel Peaches). Or if they are ripe enough, you can pull off the skin with your fingers and a paring knife when slicing them. Flavor variations: Add ¼ teaspoon orange zest, ⅛ to ¼ teaspoon almond extract, or 2 tablespoons bourbon or amaretto to the filling for complexity in flavor. Substitute fresh or frozen blackberries, strawberries, or raspberries for the berries. Topping ideas: Top with vanilla ice cream, whipped cream, sweetened Greek yogurt, or creme fraiche. Or, make infused alcoholic whipped cream like bourbon whipped cream or amaretto whipped cream, which would work well with the fruit.
