Peach Cobbler
ingredients
Heavyweight boxing legend Muhammad Ali had a well-documented sweet tooth, and peach cobbler was said to be one of his favourite desserts. This Southern classic is homely, comforting, and perfect for sharing at the table.
Ingredients
- 700 g canned peach slices (in juice), drained (reserve 75 ml juice)
- 60 g caster sugar
- 10 g light brown sugar
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- ¼ tsp ground nutmeg
- ½ tsp ground ginger
- 10 g cornflour
For the topping:
- 120 g plain flour
- 8 g baking powder (about 2 tsp)
- Pinch of salt
- 40 g light brown sugar
- 40 g unsalted butter or spread
- 120 ml natural yoghurt
- 1 small egg, beaten (for brushing)
nutrition facts
Per average serving:of an adult’s Reference intake (8400kj / 2000kcal). Typical values per 100g: Energy 268kJ/64kcal
method
Method
1. Preparation
- Drain the peaches, reserving about 75 ml of juice.
- In a saucepan, combine the peaches, reserved juice, caster sugar, lemon juice, cornflour, and spices. Stir and gently heat until thickened and glossy.
2. Cooking
- In a mixing bowl, stir together flour, baking powder, salt, and light brown sugar.
- Rub in the butter until the mixture looks like crumbs.
- Add the yoghurt and mix lightly to form a thick batter — don’t overmix.
- Spread the peach mixture evenly in a small baking dish.
- Drop spoonfuls of the batter evenly over the peaches.
- Brush the top with beaten egg.
- Bake at 175°C for 35–40 minutes until golden brown and bubbling.
3. To Serve
- Serve warm, ideally with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a spoonful of whipped cream.
Tip
The topping should be rustic — it’s not about neatness, but about golden, fluffy bites of dough soaking up the peach syrup.
Important information
Allergen information is compiled using data obtained from the manufacturer of products we have used. If you decide to use a different product there may be a different allergen declaration, so please check the labels of all the ingredients you purchase to make this recipe. This information is for guidance only.
Nutritional information has been compiled by Registered Nutritionists using an industry standard software system (FDH Saffron). Please bear in mind that the nutrition will change depending on the products that you use to make this recipe. This information is for guidance only.