Best 8 Healthier Southern Peach Cobbler Recipes

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Indulge your taste buds with the delightful Southern Peach Cobbler, a classic dessert brimming with juicy peaches, a tender biscuit-like topping, and a hint of cinnamon. This delectable treat is not only a culinary journey through the heart of the American South, but also a healthier rendition that caters to modern dietary preferences. With options ranging from a traditional Southern Peach Cobbler to a gluten-free, vegan, and low-carb version, this article presents a diverse collection of recipes tailored to suit various dietary needs and restrictions. Get ready to embark on a sweet adventure as we explore the secrets behind this irresistible dessert and uncover the healthier alternatives that make it a guilt-free indulgence.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

FRESH SOUTHERN PEACH COBBLER



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I've been experimenting with cobbler for some time and this recipe is the final result. Loved by all. Use fresh Georgia peaches, of course!

Provided by aeposey

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Peach Dessert Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 16

8 fresh peaches - peeled, pitted and sliced into thin wedges
¼ cup white sugar
¼ cup brown sugar
¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
⅛ teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1 cup all-purpose flour
¼ cup white sugar
¼ cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
6 tablespoons unsalted butter, chilled and cut into small pieces
¼ cup boiling water
3 tablespoons white sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
  • In a large bowl, combine peaches, 1/4 cup white sugar, 1/4 cup brown sugar, 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon, nutmeg, lemon juice, and cornstarch. Toss to coat evenly, and pour into a 2 quart baking dish. Bake in preheated oven for 10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine flour, 1/4 cup white sugar, 1/4 cup brown sugar, baking powder, and salt. Blend in butter with your fingertips, or a pastry blender, until mixture resembles coarse meal. Stir in water until just combined.
  • Remove peaches from oven, and drop spoonfuls of topping over them. Sprinkle entire cobbler with the sugar and cinnamon mixture. Bake until topping is golden, about 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 561.5 calories, Carbohydrate 99.4 g, Cholesterol 45.8 mg, Fat 17.6 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 3.5 g, SaturatedFat 11 g, Sodium 399.7 mg, Sugar 73.1 g

SOUTHERN PEACH COBBLER



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Our peach cobbler can easily be made with either fresh or frozen peaches. Great dessert for most any meal and a real old Southern favorite.

Provided by Steve Gordon

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h

Yield Varies

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 cups sliced Peaches, fresh or frozen (thawed)
1 cup sugar, divided
1/2 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
1 teaspoon Lemon Juice
1 stick butter, melted
1 cup All-Purpose Flour
2 teaspoons Baking Powder
Dash of salt
3/4 cup Milk

Steps:

  • Place peaches in a large mixing bowl.
  • Add ½ cup of the sugar.
  • Add extract.
  • Add lemon juice.
  • Toss gently to coat peaches. Set aside.
  • Place flour in a separate small bowl.
  • Add baking powder.
  • Add the other ½ cup sugar.
  • Add dash of salt.
  • Stir dry ingredients together.
  • Gradually stir in the milk until batter is smooth.
  • Pour melted butter into baking dish (3qt)
  • Pour flour mixture on top of butter. Do not stir.
  • Pour peaches over top of flour mixture. Do not stir.
  • Bake at 350F degrees for 50-60 minutes until golden brown on top.
  • Enjoy!

PEACH COBBLER



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     dessert

Time 1h40m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/3 cup sugar
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
6 medium fresh peaches, peeled, pitted and sliced (about 3 pounds)
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into pieces
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (see Cook's Note)
1/4 cup sugar, plus more for sprinkling, optional
2 teaspoons baking powder
Fine salt
4 tablespoons cold unsalted butter
3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons milk
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest

Steps:

  • For the filling: Position a rack in the center of the oven and preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
  • Stir together the sugar, flour and nutmeg in a medium saucepan. Gradually whisk in 1/4 cup water and the lemon juice to make a smooth mixture. Add the fruit and toss gently to coat evenly.
  • Put the saucepan on the stovetop over medium-low heat and stir the fruit mixture gently until it simmers. Reduce the heat to low and cook until thickened, about 2 minutes. Remove from the heat. Transfer to a shallow 2-quart baking or gratin dish and dot with the butter. Set aside.
  • For the biscuits: Stir together the flour, sugar, baking powder and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a large bowl. Work in the butter with your fingertips until the texture resembles coarse meal. Add the milk, vanilla and lemon zest to the dry ingredients and stir just until moistened to make a wet, slightly lumpy dough. Do not over mix.
  • Drop large spoonfuls of dough onto the top of the peaches, randomly spacing mounds of dough and leaving some uncovered areas to give a "cobbled" look. Spread the dough to an even thickness and sprinkle dough with sugar if desired.
  • Bake the cobbler until the biscuits are lightly browned, about 45 minutes. Let the cobbler set up at room temperature for 20 to 30 minutes before serving. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 387.5 calorie, Fat 14 grams, SaturatedFat 8 grams, Cholesterol 34 milligrams, Sodium 373 milligrams, Carbohydrate 65 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 6 grams

PEACH COBBLER



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 1h

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

10 ripe peaches
3 tablespoons almond liqueur
1 teaspoon nutmeg
2 cups brown sugar
1/2 cup granulated sugar
3 tablespoons corn starch
2 cups flour
1/4 cup granulated sugar, plus 1 1/2 tablespoons for the top
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 stick butter, cubed and chilled
3/4 cup buttermilk
1 egg white, for washing

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
  • In a large bowl, combine the peaches, liqueur, nutmeg, brown sugar, granulated sugar and corn starch. Mix together. Pour mixture into a 13-inch-by-9-inch casserole dish
  • Combine the flour, sugar, salt, and baking powder in a large bowl and mix. Cut in the butter with a fork until the dough resembles sand. Slowly add the buttermilk until the dough comes together. You may not need all of the buttermilk.
  • Place the dough on a floured surface and knead it into a 13-inch-by-9-inch rectangle about 1/2-inch thick and place over the peach filling. Use egg white as a wash, brushing on top of dough. Sprinkle the 11/2-tablespoons of sugar on top. Cook the cobbler until the top is golden brown, about 40 minutes.

THE BEST PEACH COBBLER



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In our classic southern-style peach cobbler, we layer the fruit on top of the batter before baking. In the oven, the sweet batter rises through the peaches, creating a light and airy cake-like topping. We left the peaches unpeeled, which adds a nice color and makes the recipe even easier. Serve it with vanilla ice cream for the perfect summer dessert.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     dessert

Time 1h10m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

5 small peaches, cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices (about 5 cups)
3/4 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
1/2 stick (4 tablespoons) unsalted butter
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 cup sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
3/4 cup milk, at room temperature

Steps:

  • For the filling: Put the peaches, sugar, cinnamon, salt and lemon juice in a medium saucepan. Place over medium heat and cook, stirring occasionally, until the sugar is dissolved and the peach juices begin to boil. Lower to a simmer and continue to cook for 5 minutes. Remove from the heat.
  • For the batter: Put the butter in a 2-quart baking dish and place it in the oven while it preheats. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt in a medium bowl. Stir the vanilla into the milk in a liquid measuring cup. Slowly pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients while whisking until well combined.
  • Remove the baking dish from the oven and pour the batter in an even layer over the melted butter. Spoon the peaches along with their juices evenly over the top of the batter. Bake until the cobbler is golden brown on top and the peach juices are bubbling, 35 to 45 minutes.
  • Let cool to room temperature before serving.

SOUTHERN PEACH COBBLER



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Everybody loves this recipe, even my friends who do not like sweets. Excellent with fresh whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.

Provided by SLOANF

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Peach Dessert Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 5

½ cup butter
1 cup white sugar
¾ cup self-rising flour
¾ cup milk
1 (29 ounce) can sliced peaches in light syrup

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Place butter in a deep 2 quart baking dish and place in oven to melt.
  • In a medium bowl, mix sugar and flour. Stir in milk, a little at a time, until wholly incorporated. Pour carefully over melted butter in dish. Spoon peaches and syrup over batter.
  • Bake in preheated oven 35 to 45 minutes, until crust is puffed and golden.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 306.2 calories, Carbohydrate 49.5 g, Cholesterol 32.3 mg, Fat 12.1 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 2.5 g, SaturatedFat 7.6 g, Sodium 245 mg, Sugar 39.5 g

BLUEBERRY AND PEACH COBBLER



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Everyone loves a peach and blueberry cobbler. This one is the perfect, scrumptious treat! If you're taking it to a party, you might want to make another one for yourself. There won't be leftovers! -Laura Jansen, Battle Creek, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h5m

Yield about 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1/2 cup water
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 cups sliced peeled fresh peaches
1 cup blueberries
TOPPING:
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup milk
1/4 cup butter, softened

Steps:

  • In a saucepan, combine first five ingredients. Bring to boil, stirring until thick. Add fruit and pour into a 2-qt. baking dish. For topping, combine flour, sugar, baking powder and salt in a bowl. Stir in milk and butter. Spread over fruit mixture an bake at 375° for 50 minutes or until topping is golden brown and tests done. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts :

SOUTHERN PEACH COBBLER



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When fresh peaches are in season, southern peach cobbler is the first thing I think about. This is perfect for any cookout or gathering. -Betty Clark, Mount Vernon, Missouri

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h5m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup cornstarch
1 cup water
9 cups sliced fresh or frozen peaches
1/4 cup butter
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
TOPPING:
2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup 2% milk
1/2 cup butter, melted
1-1/2 teaspoons grated orange zest, optional
Vanilla ice cream, optional

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°. In a Dutch oven, combine brown sugar, cornstarch and water until smooth. Add peaches; bring to a boil. Cook and stir for 2 minutes. Reduce heat to low; stir in butter and lemon juice. , For topping, combine flour, sugar, baking powder and salt in a bowl. Stir in milk, butter and orange zest if desired. Transfer hot peach mixture to an ungreased 13x9-in. baking dish. Spoon topping over peaches. Bake, uncovered, until golden brown, 30 to 35 minutes. If desired, serve with vanilla ice cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 360 calories, Fat 12g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 32mg cholesterol, Sodium 274mg sodium, Carbohydrate 61g carbohydrate (41g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

Tips

  • Use fresh, ripe peaches. This will give your cobbler the best flavor.
  • If you don't have fresh peaches, you can use frozen peaches. Just thaw them before using.
  • You can use any type of sweetener you like in this recipe. I used a combination of granulated sugar and brown sugar, but you could also use honey, maple syrup, or agave nectar.
  • If you want a crispier topping, use more flour in the biscuit mix.
  • If you want a softer topping, use less flour in the biscuit mix.
  • Serve the cobbler warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.

Conclusion

This healthier Southern peach cobbler is the perfect summer dessert. It's easy to make, uses simple ingredients, and is absolutely delicious. The peaches are sweet and juicy, the biscuit topping is flaky and buttery, and the whole thing is topped with a generous scoop of vanilla ice cream. This cobbler is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

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