Peach Raspberry Cobbler Recipe (2024)

FAQs

Is it better to use canned or frozen peaches for cobbler? ›

Frozen or Canned Peaches: Fresh peaches are best for cobbler, though you can get away with unsweetened frozen peaches. If using frozen peaches, thaw, chop, and blot them dry before using. Readers have raved about this dessert using frozen, thawed peaches.

Cobbler: A fruit dessert made with a top crust of pie dough or biscuit dough but no bottom crust. Crisp/crumble: In Alberta, the terms are mostly interchangeable. Both refer to fruit desserts similar to cobbler but made with a brown sugar streusel topping sometimes containing old-fashioned rolled oats.

What makes a cobbler different from a pie? The biggest difference between a cobbler and a pie is the placement of the dough. Pies have, at a minimum, a bottom crust with the fruit placed on top, while a cobbler has the fruit on the bottom and a dolloped dough on top instead.

We love cobblers for being juicy, but really ripe fruit can make more puddles than a spring rain. The result is a soupy cobbler with a soggy top. Try this: Add one to two tablespoons of cornstarch to the filling. Partnered with a little sugar and lemon juice, this will make a lush sauce for the fruit.

Frozen peaches don't need to be thawed before adding them to baked dishes because the oven's heat will gently defrost them as the recipe cooks. You may want to add extra thickener to absorb the excess liquid, though, or let the recipe bake for an extra 5 minutes to cook off the extra moisture.

Use your probe thermometer! According to Kitchn, when the center of your cobbler reaches 200 degrees F, it's done. Since you have a tool that ensures your cobbler is cooked through, there's one more tip that will make your cobbler experience even better. Let your cobbler rest for a bit before serving.

A cobbler is not pie. The essence of pie is that bottom crust; the essence of cobbler is biscuit or pastry dough on top of baked fruit. If you cover the pan so the biscuit dough steams, it's a grunt. If you bake and then flip it over so the fruit's on top, it's a plate cake.

"I live and grew up in the midwest and here what makes a cobbler is a top and bottom crust. This crust is kneaded in order to have a true cobbler texture which is a bit tougher texture than a cake or pie dough.

You shouldn't have a problem with Peach Cobbler being gummy if you use fresh fruit unless you overcook it. Canned peaches, however, can result in a gummy filling because the peaches are already softer to begin with and bathed in heavy syrup. Make sure to thoroughly drain the peaches before using.

Why did my cobbler turn out like cake? ›

If you use enough batter to completely cover the fruit, you'll end up with a cobbler that's far too bready, more like an upside-down cake.

Peach cobbler is best enjoyed warm, right after it's baked. Store leftover cobbler covered, in the fridge for 4-5 days. To reheat peach cobbler, use the microwave or oven. To reheat in the oven, remove it from the fridge and allow it to come to room temperature.

When you freeze your fruit, you can make the most of your purchase. Plus, you'll always have peaches on hand for baking. Freezing your peaches takes less time, energy and equipment than canning them. Just make sure you have a bit of free time and space in your freezer.

While fresh is almost always best, Nicole says it's fine to use frozen or even canned peaches if you'd like. If she had to pick, though, she advises choosing frozen over canned. You don't have to be precious when you're slicing the peaches, as they'll cook down anyway.

Semi-Freestone Peaches

Semi-freestone peaches have a similar sweetness and texture to a clingstone peach with a pit that is easy to remove, like a freestone peach. This hybrid is perfect for almost any recipe. Semi-freestone peaches are great for baking, canning, preserving, cooking or eating fresh from the farm.

Freezing and thawing also breaks down the fruit's cells, making them taste more juicy — even if they aren't as sweet as those song-worthy peaches.