Mam'S Delicious Peach Cobbler
A luscious peach cobbler with sweet peaches, blackberries, and a buttery crust, perfect for summer gatherings and fruit lovers seeking a comforting dessert.
Ingredients
- 4 cups fresh peaches ⓘ
- 1 apple, cored and sliced ⓘ
- 1 cup all-purpose flour ⓘ
- 1 cup sugar
- 4 tablespoons lemon juice ⓘ
- 1 stick butter or margarine ⓘ
- 2 quarts blackberries (fresh, frozen, or canned) ⓘ
- 3 cups sugar (or to taste) ⓘ
- 3 tablespoons sugar ⓘ
- 2 1/2 sticks butter ⓘ
- 2 teaspoons sugar ⓘ
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract ⓘ
- 4 Pillsbury 9-inch pie crusts or homemade pie crust dough
- 2 tablespoons water ⓘ
- 2 large packages Jell-O pistachio pudding and pie filling ⓘ
- 4 cups cold milk ⓘ
- 2 Oreo cookie pie shells ⓘ
- 1 container Cool Whip (optional) ⓘ
- 4 Oreo cookies without filling, crumbled ⓘ
- 1/2 cup butter or margarine ⓘ
- 2 cups sugar ⓘ
- 4 eggs ⓘ
- 2 cups buttermilk
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare a flaky pie crust or use store-bought pie shells.
- Melt the butter or margarine and set aside to cool.
- In a mixing bowl, combine fresh peaches, sliced apple, lemon juice, and 3 cups of sugar. Mix well.
- Spread the fruit mixture evenly into a prepared pie crust or baking dish.
- In a separate bowl, mix all-purpose flour, 1 cup of sugar, and crumbled Oreo cookies if using. Combine and sprinkle over the fruit.
- Pour the melted butter evenly over the top of the assembled cobbler.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 40 minutes until bubbly and golden brown.
- Meanwhile, prepare the pudding filling according to package instructions using cold milk and the Jell-O pistachio pudding mix.
- Once the cobbler is baked, let it cool slightly. Serve warm topped with Cool Whip and crumbled Oreo cookies if desired.
- Optionally, serve with a side of vanilla ice cream for extra indulgence.
Tips & Substitutions
For a richer flavor, consider adding a pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg to the peach and apple mixture. If fresh peaches are out of season, you can substitute with canned peaches in light syrup. Ensure the butter is cooled before mixing to prevent cooking the eggs if you add them to the fruit mixture.
Serving Suggestions
Serve the peach cobbler warm, topped with a generous dollop of Cool Whip or a scoop of vanilla ice cream for a delightful dessert. It pairs beautifully with buttermilk-based desserts like Buttermilk Chocolate Pudding Cake, creating a comforting sweet table for gatherings.
Storage & Reheating
Store leftover peach cobbler in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. To reheat, place individual portions in the microwave for about 30-60 seconds or warm in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 10-15 minutes until heated through.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
Each serving of Mam'S Delicious Peach Cobbler contains roughly 1733 calories, with 19g protein, 126g carbohydrates, and 122g fat. It is an excellent source of calcium (51% of the Daily Value), protein (38% of the Daily Value), and dietary fiber (37% of the Daily Value), and a good source of vitamin A and vitamin C. Note that it is relatively high in sodium, at 1566mg per serving (68% of the Daily Value).
Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use frozen peaches for this recipe?
Yes, frozen peaches can be used in this cobbler. Just be sure to thaw and drain them well to avoid excess moisture in the filling, which can make the cobbler soggy.
How can I make this recipe gluten-free?
To make this peach cobbler gluten-free, substitute the all-purpose flour with a gluten-free flour blend. Ensure that your pie crust is also gluten-free, which can be found in many stores or made from scratch using gluten-free ingredients.
What can I do if my cobbler is too runny?
If your cobbler turns out too runny, you can mix a tablespoon of cornstarch with the fruit mixture before baking. This will help thicken the juices as it cooks, resulting in a firmer cobbler.
Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).