Yes I know I’m a bit late to the party posting a peach recipe when we are now coming into Autumn….but I had a couple that needed to be used up, and a cobbler is a great way to use up any end of season peaches which may be a little less than perfect; you can even use tinned peaches if you want for a truly out of season peach cobbler.
I just had two peaches, which were a little past their best, so I made a mini cobbler which just serves two people. Cobblers are incredibly quick and easy to make, and it doesn’t matter one jot if they look a little rustic and wonky, in fact I think they almost should be a bit rough around the edges, it all adds to the charm and they still taste great.
I added some ground ginger and cinnamon to both the peach filling and cobbler topping, the warm spices seemed fitting for the transition into cooler weather and they work well with the peaches. The cobbler topping is crisp on top, aided by a sprinkling of demarera sugar for crunch, and soft and moist inside, like a good scone. The cobbler is best, I feel, served warm with a good dollop of vanilla (or nutmeg) ice cream; and there’s really no need to portion it out into bowls, just share it greedily straight from the skillet.
Mini Peach Cobbler For Two (Or One!)
Ingredients
Filling
- 2 large ripe peaches
- 1 tbsp light brown soft sugar
- 1/4 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground ginger
Topping
- 75 g (scant 2/3 cup) self raising flour
- 1/4 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp ground ginger
- 25 g (2 tbsp) caster sugar
- 35 g (generous 2 tbsp) cold butter, cubed
- 1-2 tbsp milk
- extra milk and demarera sugar for sprinkling
Instructions
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Heat the oven to 190C/375F/gas mark 5.
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Peel and stone the peaches and cut them into small chunks, place them in an approx 6.5in (16cm) skillet or oven dish, sprinkle over the sugar, cinnamon and ginger and toss to combine.
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Mix together the flour, baking powder, ginger and sugar. Add the butter and rub in until the mixture resembles breadcrumbs; stir in enough milk to form a soft dough, it should be slightly sticky.
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With floured hands, break off pieces of the dough and roll them into small balls, place them on top of the peaches in the skillet.
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Brush the tops of the balls of dough with milk, sprinkle with demarera sugar, then bake for 20-25 minutes until the topping is risen and golden and the peaches are bubbling.
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Serve warm with ice cream.
I am sharing this with Fabulous Foodie Fridays, Fiesta Friday hosted by Food Daydreaming and Ginger and Bread, Foodie FriDIY, Foodie Friends Friday, Friday Favourites and Friday Features.
Matteo
September 3, 2015 at 2:00 pmYour photos are great! This year I have seen many recipes with peaches, it is really a trend. Your peach arrangement is really nice! And don’t worry about the Autumn, I will surely succeed to grab a couple of peaches to try your recipe.
Lauren @ Create Bake Make
September 4, 2015 at 2:38 amI think making mini cobblers is a brilliant idea – who wants to share!
Amy
September 4, 2015 at 5:11 amIt might be late in the season for you, but this is a great recipe to have tucked away for me as we begin our summer season here in Australia! Peaches are one of my favourite summer fruits, and I can’t wait to make this mini cobbler to share with my beloved one midsummer night’s eve.
vikalinkafood
September 4, 2015 at 10:35 amOh the shot with the ice cream is killing me! So deliciously looking, Hannah, and you are never too late for a peach cobbler as far as I am concerned.
colm@cockledandmussels
September 5, 2015 at 9:15 amAm almost afraid to say I’m a cobbler virgin. Looks delish so I’m definitely gonna try this one….awesome photos too.
Ginger
September 5, 2015 at 4:49 pmFor one, Hannah – definitely for one! Thank you so much for bringing it along to FF, have a lovely weekend!
Ginger
Johanne Lamarche
September 6, 2015 at 12:46 pmI could NEVER share this. My favorite! So gorgeous,
sarahgiebens
September 6, 2015 at 7:09 pmDelicious!
Angela / Only Crumbs Remain
September 8, 2015 at 9:12 amHow yummy, especially with the inclusion of cinnamon and ginger. I’ve not had a fruit cobbler for many many years for some reason, I think this is going to have to change!
Angela x
All about a Mummy
September 8, 2015 at 2:38 pmSounds delicious! I love peach puds #tastytuesdays
cocoandlentil
September 8, 2015 at 7:38 pmLooks delicious and a perfect hearty, warm treat to help us adjust to the cooler weather and darker evenings! #TastyTuesdays
Louise | Cygnet Kitchen
September 9, 2015 at 9:46 pmI often make plum cobbler, but have never tried it with peaches. Looks just gorgeous! Share? I think I would end up eating it all myself 😉 x
Winnie
September 12, 2015 at 8:16 pmThese look absolutely DELICIOUS !!
Your photos are mouth-watering.
I’m saving the recipe as I’d love to try it
Honest Mum (@HonestMummy)
September 13, 2015 at 6:18 amI want this right now, just stunning! Please submit your posts to agents, you need a book deal! Thanks for linking up to #tastytuesdays
Eb Gargano
September 25, 2015 at 5:30 pmThis looks soooo delicious. Definitely a recipe for one…I wouldn’t want to share it!
Stacey Guilliatt (Nobody Said It Was Easy)
November 8, 2015 at 10:23 pmOh god I could just eat this right now, it looks divine! Definitely making this! #tastytuesdays
hannahhossack
November 10, 2015 at 9:02 amThanks Stacey 🙂 it is very tasty!