Easy peach cobbler made with simple ingredients\u2014budget-friendly, allergy-adaptable, and delicious.<\/em><\/p>\n This post may contain affiliate links. Read my <\/em>disclosure policy here<\/em><\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n If you\u2019re craving something warm, comforting, and sweet\u2014but you don\u2019t want to sacrifice your healthy eating goals or blow your grocery budget\u2014this simple, real food peach cobbler<\/strong> is for you. Made with pantry staples and without refined sugar, this dessert is a frugal way to enjoy the best of peach season.<\/p>\n Whether you\u2019re using fresh, frozen, or even canned peaches, this recipe proves that you don\u2019t need a boxed mix or fancy ingredients to make something delicious.<\/p>\n At Cheapskate Cook, we believe in eating well without spending a fortune. This peach cobbler is a great example of how simple ingredients and thoughtful preparation can yield a dessert that tastes indulgent\u2014while staying budget-friendly and nourishing. <\/p>\n Many cobbler recipes use white sugar, baking mixes (like Bisquick), or cake mix. But this one uses natural sweeteners (honey or maple syrup) and whole grains. You know exactly what\u2019s going into your food\u2014no preservatives or artificial flavors required. <\/p>\n All you need are basic ingredients like flour (even gluten-free!), butter or coconut oil, a few pantry basics (like salt and baking powder), some milk, and your choice of sweetener. In fact, you probably have most of these ingredients in your pantry already. <\/p>\n Peaches are at their cheapest and most flavorful in late summer (depending on where you live). You can often find them in bulk for a great price. I also use frozen fruit in this recipe, because frozen fruits are picked at the peak of ripeness, and the freezing process usually doesn\u2019t harm the nutrients in the produce. It\u2019s an easy way to reap the benefits of ripe peaches all year round.<\/p>\n We use Azure Standard<\/a> (affiliate link) for most of our bulk orders \u2013 including pantry staples like flour and baking supplies!<\/p>\n 1\/2 cup of maple syrup gives this dish a healthier vibe – like a decadent breakfast. 1 cup of maple syrup tastes more like dessert.<\/p>\n If you use granulated sweetener, cut the flour back by 1\/4 cup. <\/p>\n If you don’t have baking powder, you can substitute 1 teaspoon baking powder with 1\/4 teaspoon baking soda and 1\/2 teaspoon cream of tartar.<\/p>\n I always leave the skin on my peaches when I make cobbler.\u00a0<\/p>\n If you want to remove the skins, use\u00a0this method here<\/a> or use the quick boil method.<\/p>\n Quick-boil method:<\/strong> Boil a large pot of water. Wash the peaches and use a paring knife to cut an “x” shape on one end of the stem. Place the peaches in the boiling water for 10-20 seconds, until the skins begin to split. Remove them with a slotted spoon and place them in a bowl of ice water so they cool off quickly and stop cooking. Once they cool, you can peel the skin off easily with your fingers (try rubbing it if it doesn’t just peel off). More details here.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n Some of these links are affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy here.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n \t\t\t\t\tYield<\/span> 6<\/span><\/p>\n \t\t\t\t\tServing Size<\/span> 1 cup<\/span><\/p>\n Amount Per Serving<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n \t\tCalories<\/span> 358<\/span>Total Fat<\/span> 13g<\/span>Saturated Fat<\/span> 8g<\/span>Trans Fat<\/span> 1g<\/span>Unsaturated Fat<\/span> 4g<\/span>Cholesterol<\/span> 34mg<\/span>Sodium<\/span> 552mg<\/span>Carbohydrates<\/span> 58g<\/span>Fiber<\/span> 3g<\/span>Sugar<\/span> 34g<\/span>Protein<\/span> 6g<\/span>\n\t<\/p>\n Please note: The actual calories and nutrition of this dish will change depending on what ingredients you use. Nutrition information is not always accurate. <\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n When we were very, very broke,<\/a> we ate peach cobbler all summer long \u2013 like nearly every day for breakfast<\/p>\n Why? Free produce. Free is important when you have $25\/week for groceries.<\/a><\/p>\n While working at a garden nursery, the owner let me take home all of the marred and overripe\u00a0peaches after work. Since fresh, local produce goes bad quickly, we took home boxes and boxes of them.<\/p>\n Later, when I had young kids, I found a produce truck down the street. Every week, I spent $10 at Hassad\u2019s produce stand. Because I was such a consistent customer, (aaaand maybe because Hassad had a crush on me \u2013 Chris insists that he did), he gave me all of the bruised and overripe produce at the end of the day. We froze so many peaches<\/a>, I\u2019ll never look at them the same again.<\/p>\n We used simple, whole food ingredients to make peach cobbler and peach crisp \u2013 whole grains, raw sugar or maple syrup, real butter \u2013 and we usually ate the leftovers for breakfast with yogurt.<\/p>\n From what I have learned, there are two basic kinds of fruit cobbler:<\/p>\n Some peach cobbler is made by laying sliced peaches in a baking pan and topping them with a crust that is somewhere between a biscuit and a pie shell. This usually involves an egg and cutting in the butter by hand or with a food processor.<\/p>\n While I love this kind of cobbler, it\u2019s a little too fussy for me on most days. <\/p>\n My favorite kind of peach cobbler is a little easier. You melt the butter in the pan, pour the liquid batter onto the butter, and spoon the sliced peaches on top. As the cobbler bakes, the peaches sink into the batter, which creates pockets of sweet, buttery crust. <\/p>\n Bonus: this cobbler is egg-free. <\/p>\n Both methods give you peach cobbler you will dream about long after peach season is over.<\/strong><\/p>\n A lot of us use these terms interchangeably. However, cobblers and crisps are very different desserts (and honestly, both are incredible and satisfy the same craving for a baked fruity thing with ice cream).<\/strong><\/p>\n In general, I think fruit crisp is easier and more budget-friendly if you have food allergies.<\/strong> You can easily make it gluten-free, dairy-free, and egg-free. Our favorite real food Apple Crisp recipe is here<\/a>! You can make it with peaches too (just swap the apples for peaches \u2013 easy). My crisp recipe is made with whole grains, naturally-sweetened with honey or maple syrup, and is egg-free.<\/p>\n Cobbler is perfect if you prefer that biscuit\/cake-like topping instead of the buttery, crumbly, oat texture from fruit crisp. Both are amazing with vanilla ice cream or honey-sweetened yogurt<\/a>.<\/p>\n Here are some tricks and tips to help you make the best peach cobbler you\u2019ve ever had. <\/p>\n We make our peach cobbler with whole grains, real butter, naturally-sweeteners (honey or maple syrup), and it\u2019s already egg-free!<\/p>\n Absolutely! Here\u2019s how:<\/p>\n Peach cobbler is kind of tricky because you want a balance between those jammy baked peach slices and the crunchy, golden-baked edges. Bake the cobbler until the batter next to the peach slices no longer looks runny and the edges are a dark golden brown.<\/p>\n Fresh, in-season peaches are best. I don\u2019t recommend using fresh peaches that are out of season. In my experience, they likely won\u2019t taste very good and might not even ripen properly.<\/strong> If it\u2019s not peach season or you can\u2019t get good fresh peaches where you live, frozen is a fantastic option.<\/p>\n You can use frozen peaches in your peach cobbler as long as you thaw them first. <\/p>\n Frozen fruits and vegetables are typically picked at their peak ripeness and then frozen immediately. Research says that freezing vegetables and fruits helps preserve their taste and nutrients better than canning.<\/p>\n If you can\u2019t find frozen or fresh peaches, canned peaches work. Preferably, use peaches canned in juice, not syrup.<\/p>\n I always leave the skin on my peaches when I make cobbler.<\/strong> Call it lazy or call it health-conscious (extra fiber!). If a dessert is too fussy, I won\u2019t make it very often, and my family likes me to make peach cobbler as often as possible.<\/p>\n If you want to remove the skins, use this method here<\/a> or use the quick boil method described in the recipe. <\/p>\n This is not just a peach cobbler recipe.<\/strong><\/p>\n You can take the batter and butter part of the recipe and top it with any other fruit that tastes good in a cobbler: pears, strawberries, blueberries, etc. If you use something like apples or pears, try adding a few cranberries for a tart crunch.\u00a0Use what you have and make it work for you.<\/strong><\/p>\n This simple, real food peach cobbler is one of those rare recipes that checks all the boxes:<\/p>\n It\u2019s the kind of dessert you can feel good about serving your family\u2014without breaking your grocery budget. <\/p>\n Have you made this cobbler? Drop a comment below and let us know how it turned out\u2014or tag @cheapskatecook<\/a> on Instagram.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n![\"This](\"https:\/\/www.cheapskatecook.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/whole-wheat-peach-cobbler-Pinterest-500x750.jpg\")
<\/figure>\nHomemade Peach Cobbler Recipe<\/h2>\n
No Refined Sugar or Boxed Mixes <\/h3>\n
Pantry Staples <\/h3>\n
Seasonal and Budget-Friendly <\/h3>\n
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Instructions<\/h3>\n
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Notes<\/h3>\n
Sweeteners<\/h4>\n
Baking Powder<\/h4>\n
Peeling the Peaches<\/strong><\/h4>\n
Recommended Products<\/h3>\n
Nutrition Information<\/span><\/h6>\n
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A Personal Story Behind Peach Cobbler<\/h2>\n
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<\/figure>\nHow Do You Make Peach Cobbler from Scratch?<\/strong><\/h2>\n
\u201cBiscuit-Dough Cobbler\u201d<\/h3>\n
\u201cBatter Cobbler\u201d<\/h3>\n
What is the Difference Between a Cobbler and a Crisp?<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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What Makes this Peach Cobbler \u201cHealthy?\u201d<\/h3>\n
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Can I Make Peach Cobbler Gluten-Free or Dairy-Free?<\/h3>\n
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What Kind of Peaches are Used for Peach Cobbler?<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Fresh Peaches<\/h4>\n
Frozen Peaches<\/h4>\n
Canned Peaches<\/h4>\n
Skins or No Skins?<\/strong><\/h3>\n
How to Make Cobbler<\/strong> with Any Fruit<\/h3>\n
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<\/figure>\nMore Real Food Dessert Recipes<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Final Thoughts<\/h2>\n
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