Blueberry & Peach Cobbler

Finally we got some dessert on this page! This is a very simple dessert and not to mention tasty :) I know what your thinking, "Cobbler in the summer?", and to that I say yes, cobbler in the summer! You have all of these great summer fruits that are fresh, readily accessible, and are begging to be used.


Fruit Directions:

5 peaches washed, skin peeled off, and sliced (don't be afraid to get peaches that have bruises)

1 pint blueberries washed

1/2 cup granulated sugar


1/4 teaspoon cinnamon

1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Pinch of salt (about an 1/8 of a teaspoon)

1 tablespoon cornstarch

Put sliced peaches, blueberries, and vanilla into a bowl. In a small separate bowl mix sugar, nutmeg, cinnamon, cornstarch, and salt. Once dry ingredients are well combined, add to the fruit and mix well:


The topping:

2 cups flour

1/2 cup granulated sugar

1/2 teaspoon salt

2 teaspoon baking powder

1 stick of cold butter + 3 tablespoons cold butter for later use

3/4 cup cold milk

Mix all dry ingredients first. Cut the butter into small cubes and add to the flour. With a fork you are going cut the butter into the flour. Cutting the butter into the flour is what the technique is called, its kind of like mashing. Cut the butter until it is well incorporated into the flour and you have pea size bits all mixed about. Add your milk mix well, you will have a wet and sticky dough.

Assembling of the Cobbler:

Pre-heat oven to 325 degrees. Butter the sides and bottom of an 8x8 baking dish. Pour the fruit mix into the pan. Tear the 3 extra tablespoons of butter that was reserved into smaller bits and place them randomly all over the fruit mixture. Using a tablespoon scoop out spoonfuls of the dough. Using your fingers, flatten the dough just a little and then place it on top of the fruit. You can also use a fork and granulated sugar for this too. All you do is place the dough in the pan and then dip your fork into the sugar and gentle flatten the dough. Repeat this procedure until all of the dough is gone. Bake for 1 hour, the tops of the dough will turn golden brown. Serve piping hot with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or at room temp with dollop of freshly whipped cream.