Don’t ask me why national peach cobbler day is in April. It’s a summer stone fruit but the good news is this easy cobbler can be made with frozen or canned fruit and is so delicious you’ll be making it year round! Why is called a cobbler? From my research, it’s said the final result resembles cobblestones but I’ve also heard it’s because it can be “cobbled” together easily.
Cobblers differ from fruit crisps or crumbles as they use a biscuit dough type topping. In fact, I’ve had ones with biscuits on top and to be honest, I’ve found them to be dry. This recipe uses a quick batter made from boxed biscuit or pancake mix. I used Annie’s brand which is vegan but use your favorite.
As for the fruit, you can use fresh, frozen or canned peaches. This is an easy recipe after all, so I used frozen. If using canned peaches, choose the ones in juice not syrup and drain them before using. Fresh peaches are amazing but a lot of work to peel. Blanching whole peaches quickly in boiling water makes the peels slip off easier but the frozen peaches were amazing in this dessert so make it easy on yourself. I used organic peaches from Whole Foods Market but use what you can find. If using frozen peaches, let them thaw overnight in the fridge or you can also microwave in 30 second intervals until room temperature.
This is literally a dump and bake type of recipe. After mixing the fruit with some sugar, spices and flavorings, you’ll mix the baking mix with some vegan milk and sugar, melt some vegan butter and toss it in the baking dish then dump the batter in then the peaches and bake! Easy peasy (or peachy!).
This is best eaten the same day, but if eating leftovers, best to reheat in the microwave. Just don’t overcook just heat it in 10-20 second intervals until warmed. This is great served with vegan ice cream or whipped cream!
I used a 10” cast iron pan but you could use a large pie dish or 9×13 casserole dish as well. I find it easiest to scoop out with a large spoon for serving but you could use a spatula as well. This is such an amazing recipe with crispy edges and a soft interior that melts in your mouth!
You could use other fruit in this cobbler. Cherries would be great as would plums. Summer stone fruits lend themselves to this dessert so experiment! The little bit of orange zest and almond extract really amps up the flavor of this dessert as well so don’t skip them. This can also be made gluten-free by using a baking mix with no gluten! I hope you enjoy this dessert. It’s definitely a favorite of mine!
Easiest & Best Vegan Peach Cobbler
8
servings10
minutes45
minutesThis is the best and easiest vegan peach cobbler you’ll ever make!
Ingredients
- Fruit Filling
4 cups fresh, frozen or canned peaches (see notes)
3/4 cup vegan cane sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon freshly grated orange or lemon zest
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
- Cobbler Topping
6 tablespoons vegan butter, melted
1 1/2 cups vegan biscuit, pancake or baking mix (can use gluten-free mix)
1/2 cup vegan cane sugar
1 cup vegan milk
Directions
- Preheat your oven to 350°. Add all
of the filling ingredients to a large bowl and mix well. - Either melt the vegan butter on low heat in your cast iron pan or add melted butter into your baking dish of choice. Mix the rest of the ingredients until just mixed in a medium sized bowl. Pour the mixture over the butter and using a spoon or rubber spatula, spread towards the edges of the pan. You’re not mixing them together but just evening them out.
- Pour the fruit mixture over the topping mixture and spread out evenly. Bake for 40-45 minutes (depending on your pan) or until puffed up and browned. A larger flatter baking dish will require less time and a deeper dish like a pie dish or the skillet will require a little longer.
- Serve immediately and store leftovers in the fridge. Leftovers can be reheated in the microwave.
Notes
- If using canned peaches, use the ones in juice and drain. Let frozen peaches come to room temperature.
- You can substitute a gluten-free baking mix if desired.
- Feel free to experiment with other stone fruits like plums or cherries.
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