Lazy Day Cobbler
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4.8
Lazy Day Cobbler
Description
This cobbler begins by melting butter in a cast iron skillet, which infuses the dessert with a rich buttery flavor and ensures a crisp bottom crust. The batter, made from flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and milk, is mixed until just combined to keep it light and tender. Spoonfuls of this batter are spread over the melted butter without stirring it in.
Fresh, frozen, or well-drained canned peaches are layered on top of the batter without mixing, allowing the fruit to bake gently and maintain its texture. Baking at 375°F for about 35 minutes yields a golden brown top and a mostly firm center, with a delightful contrast between the soft peach topping and the buttery crust beneath.
This dish serves well as a classic dessert without additional toppings, though it can be paired with ice cream or cream if desired. The recipe is forgiving, making it suitable for any day when a simple fruit cobbler is desired.
Drain canned peaches thoroughly to avoid excess moisture causing gumminess. Avoid stirring the batter into the melted butter or mixing peaches into the batter, as this layering technique produces a better texture. The recipe adapts well with dairy substitutes like soy butter and almond milk if needed.
Ingredients
- 16 ounce peach or 2 cups fresh (sliced) or 2 (14 ounce) cans, frozen, quantity 1 bag
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1 cup flour
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 3 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2/3 cup milk
Instructions
- Set the oven to preheat at 375 degrees F.
- Put the butter into your cast iron skillet and put it in the oven to melt.
- While the butter is melting mix together the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt in a medium bowl. Stir well.
- Pour in the milk and stir to mix everything into a thick batter. Don't over mix.
- Take the skillet out of the oven. Put the batter on top of the melted butter. Don't mix it in, just put spoonfuls of the batter around the skillet.
- Put the peaches on top of the batter. Spread them out over the skillet, but leave them on top and don't mix them in.
- Bake at 375 degrees F for 35 minutes. The cobbler is done when it is golden brown on top and the middle is mostly firm.
Notes
- When using canned peaches, drain well to prevent extra sweetness and gummy texture in the cobbler.
- Do not stir the batter into the melted butter or mix the peaches into the batter; layering this way improves baking texture.
- You can substitute soy butter and almond milk for a non-dairy variation with good results.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 244 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1g | |
| Calories | 244kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 32g | 11% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 0.5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 33mg | 11% |
| Sodium | 181mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 272mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 18g | 36% |
| Vitamin A | 572IU | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 98mg | 10% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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4.8
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