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Old fashioned peach cobbler with shortcake crust

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Old Fashioned fresh Peach Cobbler with Shortcake Biscuit Crust - homey and comforting, just like mom used to make! Adapt for your favorite summer fruit

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Old fashioned skillet peach cobbler with a shortcake biscuit crust

 

Old Fashioned Peach Cobbler with Shortcake Biscuit Crust – homey and comforting just like mom used to make!

With summer peaches still available at our local Farmers Market, I knew it was a good time to share an old fashioned peach cobbler recipe like my Mom used to make.  She often used this shortcake dough for various cobblers spooned over a simple combination of fresh seasonal fruit, sugar, butter, water, cornstarch and a little cinnamon.  The shortcake crust rises like a biscuit soaking up the peach syrup and juice as it bakes.

Basket of summer peaches

This peach cobbler recipe can be adapted to all your favorite stone fruits, or berries.

Adjust the sugar up or down, if desired, to match the sweet or tart flavors of the fruit you’re using in your peach cobbler. You can also add lemon juice to the fruit to keep the color fresh and to add a little zing, but I don’t recommend it if using a cast iron skillet. The acidity in the lemon juice can cause some of the iron to leach into the food and while that is not a harmful process, I find the taste to be less than desirable.

If using a casserole dish, or stainless skillet, the taste will not be affected negatively by adding a little lemon juice. Start with 2 teaspoons of fresh lemon juice and check the taste. All fruits are not created equal with fresh, ripe, juicy, quality fruit being the key to a great seasonal dessert.

 

Old fashioned skillet peach cobbler with a shortcake biscuit crust

Easy to cobble together, the shortcake crust is the perfect topping for syrupy peaches.

By dropping dollops the shortcake dough on top of the fruit, the hot peach syrup is able to bubble up between each biscuit. The top of each shortcake bakes up crispy with a light sugary crust, and the bottom is sweet and moist.  This peach cobbler absolutely tastes like home!
Old fashioned skillet peach cobbler with a shortcake biscuit crust

Cobblers have been around forever, since the American Colonies were under British rule.

I’ve always be told that cobblers were named for the quick and easy method of “cobbling” the ingredients together. Others have said that cobblers were named such because they resemble cobblestone streets. Perhaps it’s both!

A bowl with old fashioned peach cobbler with a shortcake biscuit crust and a scoop of vanilla ice cream

Served warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream this peach cobbler is homey and comforting, and just like mom used to make … heavenly!

 

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Peach Cobbler

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Yield: 6
Course: Dessert
Author: Tricia Buice
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Old Fashioned Peach Cobbler with Shortcake Biscuit Crust - just like mom used to make!

Ingredients

For the fruit:

  • 4 cups peaches peeled and thick sliced (and any juice) about 7-8 peaches
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 cup boiling water
  • ½ tablespoon butter
  • ½ teaspoon cinnamon

For the shortcake biscuits:

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 3 tablespoon cold unsalted butter cut in small pieces
  • ½ cup milk plus extra to brush on top
  • 1 tablespoon coarse or granulated sugar for topping

Instructions

To prepare the fruit:

  • Preheat oven to 400°F. Lightly grease an 8 or 9-inch cast iron skillet or similar sized baking dish.
  • In a medium saucepan stir together the sugar and cornstarch.  Slowly whisk in the boiling water.  Heat over medium-high and bring the mixture to a boil.  Boil one minute stirring constantly.  Remove from the heat and add the peaches, butter and cinnamon.  Stir gently to combine but do not break down the peaches.  Pour the peaches into the cast iron skillet or baking dish. Set aside.

To prepare the shortcake dough:

  • In a medium mixing bowl whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. Add the butter to the flour mixture. Using a pastry blender, cut-in the butter until it resembles a coarse meal.  Add the milk and stir gently with a rubber spatula just until incorporated.
  • Using a scoop or serving spoon, dollop pieces of the shortcake dough randomly on top of the peaches. Brush each “shortcake” with milk or cream, then sprinkle each with coarse sugar if desired. Allow the cobbler to rest for 10-15 minutes before baking.
  • Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the cobbler is golden brown and the fruit is bubbling and syrupy.  Serve warm with ice cream.

Recipe Notes

Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate. When multiple ingredient alternatives are given, the first listed is calculated for nutrition. Garnishes and optional ingredients are not included.

Nutrition

Calories: 305kcal | Carbohydrates: 59g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 18mg | Sodium: 326mg | Potassium: 184mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 39g | Vitamin A: 545IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 98mg | Iron: 1mg

 

Here are a few more of our favorite cobbler recipes – sweet and savory!

Tomato Cobbler in cast iron skillet with herbed biscuit topping

Tomato Cobbler – it’s hard to come up with enough superlatives to describe this wonderful, delicious, slightly sweet, savory, rich and absolutely delightful Tomato Cobbler direct from our garden to table!

 

 

easy plum cobbler in cast iron skillet

Easy Plum Cobbler – sliced fresh plums topped with a sweet crumbled dough, cobbled together for a quick and easy dessert featuring these delicious, juicy fruits.

 

black raspberry cobbler in cast iron skillet with biscuit topping

Black Raspberry Cobbler ~ A classic dessert cobbled together in a flash – substitute blackberries or blueberries as desired. Make the most of your summer berries!

If you’re still looking for a few more great peach recipes check out this lovely Peach Lemonade from The Cookie Rookie. I’m so thirsty now! One of the best ways to enjoy summer peaches is simply in Ripe Peach Popsicles from The View from Great Island. And finally, if you’re looking for a super easy treat, try this Blueberry Peach Dump Cake from Crazy for Crust.

Happy Monday campers!  The morning commute will change tomorrow as our area children head back to school.  The summer flew by – probably faster for the school age kids.  I can’t say I’m sorry to see it go.  It was way too hot and dry.  Bring on the fall colors, comfort foods and sweaters.  I’m ready!  Have a great week and thanks so much for stopping by!

updated June 2018

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  13. Mary

    Your cobbler looks heavenly. Peach cobbler is one of my favorite desserts in the world and we make ours almost exactly the same way. I would love to be eating this for breakfast this morning!<br />

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