Sally's Delightful Peach and Berry Cobbler
This delightful cobbler recipe comes from my beloved mother-in-law, Sally. It's a cherished family favorite that brings back fond memories of summers spent together, savoring the sweet taste of fresh peaches and blueberries. The warm, juicy filling is perfectly complemented by a light, fluffy topping, making it an irresistible dessert for any occasion. Whether served warm straight from the oven or with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, this cobbler is sure to please everyone at the table. My husband can't get enough of it, and I think you’ll find it just as enchanting!
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Servings
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Calories
15
Ingredients
Ingredients
granulated sugar
1/4 cup (none)
brown sugar
1/4 cup (none)
cornstarch
1 tablespoon (none)
water
1/2 cup (none)
lemon juice
1 tablespoon (freshly squeezed)
fresh blueberries
1 cup (washed)
fresh peaches
2 cups (pitted, peeled, and sliced (about 4 medium))
flour
1 cup (sifted)
sugar
1/2 cup (none)
baking powder
1 1/2 teaspoons (none)
salt
1/2 teaspoon (none)
milk
1/2 cup (none)
butter
1/4 cup (softened)
sugar
2 tablespoons (for sprinkling)
nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon (ground for sprinkling)
Instructions
1
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
2
In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the granulated sugar, brown sugar, cornstarch, and water. Cook while stirring continuously until the mixture thickens.
3
Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the lemon juice, fresh blueberries, and sliced fresh peaches until well combined. Pour this fruity mixture into a 2-quart baking dish.
4
In a separate mixing bowl, sift together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Stir in the milk and softened butter. Mix until the ingredients create a smooth batter.
5
Spoon the batter over the fruit mixture in the baking dish, spreading it gently to cover as much of the filling as possible.
6
Sprinkle the top with the remaining 2 tablespoons of sugar and the nutmeg for added flavor.
7
Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, or until the cobbler is golden brown and bubbly. Allow to cool slightly before serving.
8
Serve warm on its own or with a generous scoop of vanilla ice cream for a delightful treat!
Nutrition Information
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sally's Delightful Peach and Berry Cobbler?
It is a cherished family favorite recipe featuring a warm, juicy fruit filling and a light, fluffy topping.
Who is the original creator of this recipe?
This recipe comes from the author's beloved mother-in-law, Sally.
What fruits are used in this cobbler?
The recipe calls for fresh blueberries and fresh peaches.
At what temperature should the oven be preheated?
The oven should be preheated to 375°F (190°C).
How do you thicken the fruit filling?
The filling is thickened by cooking granulated sugar, brown sugar, cornstarch, and water in a saucepan until the mixture thickens.
How many peaches are required for the recipe?
You will need 2 cups of pitted, peeled, and sliced fresh peaches, which is about 4 medium-sized peaches.
How should the blueberries be prepared?
The blueberries should be washed before being added to the mixture.
What size baking dish is recommended?
A 2-quart baking dish should be used for this recipe.
When should the lemon juice and fruit be added?
They should be stirred into the saucepan after the sugar and cornstarch mixture has thickened and been removed from the heat.
What dry ingredients are sifted together for the topping?
The topping requires flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt to be sifted together.
What wet ingredients are mixed into the topping batter?
Milk and softened butter are stirred into the dry ingredients.
What is the desired consistency of the topping?
The ingredients should be mixed until they create a smooth batter.
How is the topping applied to the fruit?
The batter should be spooned over the fruit mixture and spread gently to cover the filling.
What is sprinkled on top of the cobbler before baking?
The top is sprinkled with 2 tablespoons of sugar and ground nutmeg.
How long does the cobbler need to bake?
The cobbler should bake for 40-45 minutes.
How can you tell when the cobbler is ready?
It is finished when the topping is golden brown and the filling is bubbly.
Should the cobbler be served immediately?
It is recommended to allow the cobbler to cool slightly before serving.
What is a recommended serving suggestion?
It is delicious served warm on its own or with a generous scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Does the recipe use brown sugar?
Yes, 1/4 cup of brown sugar is used in the fruit filling.
How much granulated sugar is used in the filling?
The filling uses 1/4 cup of granulated sugar.
What role does cornstarch play in the recipe?
Cornstarch acts as a thickening agent for the fruit sauce.
Is the butter melted or softened?
The recipe specifically calls for 1/4 cup of softened butter.
How much baking powder is needed?
The recipe requires 1 1/2 teaspoons of baking powder for the topping.
Is the lemon juice freshly squeezed?
Yes, the recipe suggests using 1 tablespoon of freshly squeezed lemon juice.
How much flour is used in the topping?
The topping uses 1 cup of sifted flour.
What spices are used in this dessert?
Ground nutmeg is used as a topping for added flavor.
Is milk a necessary ingredient?
Yes, 1/2 cup of milk is required to form the topping batter.
How much water is added to the fruit base?
The fruit base requires 1/2 cup of water.
Is this recipe suitable for summer?
Yes, it is described as a perfect summer treat that uses fresh seasonal fruits like peaches and blueberries.
Is there salt in the cobbler topping?
Yes, 1/2 teaspoon of salt is included in the dry mixture for the topping.