There is just nothing better than fresh homemade Peach Cobbler in the summertime! Or make it any time of year with canned or frozen peaches. This easy recipe features juicy peaches with a sweet buttery topping! Perfect with vanilla ice cream. Originally published May 22, 2021.
I started walking into the bathroom the other day and then actually had the thought, “I don’t have time for this!” and turned around and walked out. You know there is something wrong with the balance of your life when bathroom breaks start getting rationed.
Does anyone else feel super busy lately?? I don’t know if it’s just the end of school or what, but lately I feel like sun up to sun down I am running around like a crazy person. Maybe it’s just life with 4 kids. Apparently I don’t even have time to go to the bathroom anymore, I’m gonna have to start wearing depends. (And I thought I was almost done with the diaper years!!)
Who else is ready for SUMMERTIME? Growing up, summer was a continually rotating schedule of fruit-picking. My parents have a huge yard with tons of fruit trees: apple, peach, cherry, citrus, blackberries, apricots, so much goodness. As much as I hated being out there in 100 degree heat picking fruit, who wouldn’t love the result?
Fresh peach season was always my number one favorite. There is nothing more amazing then a warm, juicy, perfectly ripe peach plucked right off the tree and devoured over the sink, with juice dripping down to your elbows. Heaven. Possibly the only thing better is taking those peaches, tossing them in a pan and covering them with a sweet buttery cobbler topping. Who’s with me?
The texture of a fresh peach is firmer and less mushy than frozen or canned peaches, so they’re the way to go for grilled peach or fruit salad recipes. Baked goods with peaches have a more vibrant color and robust texture compared to the same recipe made with preserved peaches.
Peach Cobbler Recipe Variations
Okay, so when I started researching this post I knew I would have to at least try making it with canned peaches, because peaches have a short season and aren’t even available everywhere. Sometimes the can is all we’ve got!
But I was actually blown away by how much I enjoyed the canned version of this recipe. OF COURSE fresh ripe peaches are going to taste better, but really the canned version totally holds its own, and the good news is that you’re never going to have the fresh version sitting next to the canned version to see exactly what you’re missing out on. It will just taste like delicious sweet peach cobbler to your guests. And you just can’t beat it in terms of convenience. (What, you actually LIKE spending all your patience allotment for the day peeling fuzzy skin off of stone fruit??)
The most important step is to drain the heck out of your peaches. You are going to need four 29 ounce cans; I drained them one at a time in my colander, stirring occasionally. Add them into your casserole dish and toss with only 1 cup sugar. We are using a little less sugar because canned peaches have been sitting in heavy syrup, so they are starting off way sweeter. Add in the flour and spices as called for in the recipe, and the rest of the recipe is exactly the same, even down to the bake times.
Peach Cobbler Recipe Easy tips
Before you can slice the peaches you must peel them. I saw some recipes out there that said there was no need to peel, “peach peels get nice and tender in the oven.” I don’t know who these sick people are, but they need some LESSONS. Peaches are one of summer’s greatest treasures but there is nothing that makes me feel weirder than those fuzzy little peels. Get outta here.
If your peaches aren’t quite ripe: use a vegetable peeler.
If your peaches are perfectly ripe: boil a pot of water, add the whole peaches for about 30-45 seconds, remove promptly. (No need to stop the cooking with an ice bath; we are about to bake them anyway.) Just a 30 second stint in the boiler and the peels will magically come right off using your fingers. This is called blanching. It’s quite satisfying actually!
How to Freeze Fresh Peaches
FAQ
Can you freeze fresh peaches to use later?
How much fruit fresh to use on peaches?
Can you substitute fresh peaches for frozen Peaches?
If you’re substituting fresh peaches for canned or frozen, plan on three medium peaches, 2-1/4 cups chopped or 3 cups sliced peaches for every can or pound in the recipe. Frozen peaches are uncooked—just like fresh peaches—so they’re a perfect substitute for fresh produce when it’s out of season.
Can you lose weight eating peaches?
Peaches by themselves won’t cause you to lose weight, so no, you can’t lose weight by eating peaches. However, peaches are a healthy addition to any diet, and I would recommend them to anyone, unless they’re allergic to them. Not to contradict my previous statement, but peaches could help you lose weight if you replace higher calorie sugary sweets with a peach. Instead of eating a cookie or piece of pie, if you replaced that with a peach, or any piece of fruit, that could help you lower your total caloric intake and lose some weight. Remember, weight loss is impacted by total calories consumed and total calories burned, so the only way to lose weight is to either eat fewer calories or burn more calories. It can be more complex than that, but those are the basics.
Can You Freeze frozen Peaches?
This is because of the changes that occur in the cells of the fruit during freezing. Alternative: If you’re in a hurry to use your still-frozen peaches, set your thawing container inside a bowl of lukewarm water to speed things along. Drain your thawed peaches thoroughly.
Can I use canned peaches if I don’t have frozen Peaches?
If peaches aren’t in season and you don’t have any frozen peaches on hand, you can use canned peaches for most baked recipes. Keep in mind that canned peaches are cooked (even if they’re raw packed), so they’ll be softer and more tender compared to the texture of a fresh or frozen peach.