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Cobbler is one of my all-time favorite desserts, and this sourdough peach cobbler is at the top of the list. Packed full of fresh, juicy peaches and topped with a buttery, cake-like cobbler, this sourdough peach cobbler is incredible! It comes together quickly in a cast iron skillet and is baked to perfection. Serve it warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for a delicious summertime dessert.
The best part about summer is all the fresh fruit and yummy recipes that come along with it! I’ve been getting the best peaches this summer, bursting with flavor and so juicy. They were practically begging to be made into cobbler. If you are making this out of peach season and can’t find fresh peaches, you can always swap for frozen or canned peaches. If you love peaches you should also try this Sourdough Peach Cobbler Cinnamon Rolls and Peach Crisp Sourdough Bread recipe.
For other sweet treats using summer produce be sure to check out my strawberry lemon sourdough scones, sourdough blueberry muffins, and sourdough zucchini bread.
Why you will love this recipe
- It uses a cast iron skillet so you can easily use one pan from stovetop to oven, no extra dishes, similar to my chicken pot pie with sourdough biscuits recipe.
- This recipe is a great way to use up your sourdough discard.
- Quick and easy to make, this cobbler can be prepped and cooked within an hour.
- This recipe uses fresh peaches, cinnamon, and brown sugar to make a homemade peach filling.
- Uses a homemade sourdough cake batter for the cobbler topping instead of a biscuit which makes for a very moist and tasty cobbler.
Ingredients for the Sourdough Peach Cobbler
- Peaches – I love using fresh peaches but you can also use frozen or canned.
- Butter – I recommend using unsalted to control your salt level in the recipe but salted works as well.
- Milk – You can use whatever type of milk you have on hand, I always go for whole milk.
- Sourdough discard – You can use discard straight from the fridge for this recipe or you can use active starter.
Instructions to Make Sourdough Peach Cobbler
Step 1: Start by making the peach filling. Take a 10″ cast iron skillet and butter the sides and bottom of the pan.
Step 2: Add sliced peaches, brown sugar, and cinnamon, and stir to combine. Bring the peach mixture to a boil, then reduce to a simmer for 10 minutes. Remove from the pan and let cool in a bowl.
Step 3: Next, make the cobbler. Mix all the cobbler ingredients together, except the butter, until combined and all the flour is incorporated.
Step 4: Melt 8 tablespoons of butter in the cast iron pan over medium heat.
Step 5: Add the cobbler batter on top of the melted butter. Do not mix them together.
Step 6: Scoop the peaches over the batter, including all of the liquid.
Step 7: Sprinkle the top with brown sugar.
Step 8: Preheat the oven to 375°F. Bake for 35 minutes, or until the cobbler dough is golden brown and the cobbler topping is cooked through.
Remove from the oven and let cool slightly. Top with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream and enjoy!
Recipe Tips
- Use fresh, ripe peaches for the best flavor but in a pinch you can use canned or frozen.
- I highly recommend topping with vanilla ice cream. It’s such a delicious combo!
- If you don’t have a cast iron pan you can bake in a 10×10 or 9×13 pan, although timing will vary. (See below.)
What to Do If You Do Not Have a Cast Iron Pan
A cast iron pan makes this recipe easy because you can take it from the stovetop and put it directly in the oven, unlike most pans or skillets. It also helps create crispy edges on the cobbler. If you do not have a cast iron pan, you can still make this recipe! Here is what you can do instead:
- Cook the Peaches:
- Cook the peaches in a regular skillet and remove from heat. Then, in the same skillet, melt 8 tablespoons of butter.
- Prepare the Baking Dish:
- Take a 9 x 13 baking dish and add the melted butter to the bottom, spreading it around evenly.
- Add the cobbler batter and peaches on top of that, following the same instructions.
- Bake:
- Place the 9 x 13 pan into the oven and bake. Baking times may vary.
How to Store Sourdough Peach Cobbler
To store the peach cobbler, let it cool and then transfer it to an airtight container. Store it in the refrigerator, where it will stay fresh for 4-5 days. To serve warm, you can reheat it in the microwave in 30-second increments until warmed through. Alternatively, you can place it back in a 350°F oven for about 10 minutes until warm, then enjoy!
Recipe FAQ
Yes, either fresh, frozen or canned peaches will all work in this sourdough peach cobbler recipe. Fresh will taste best, but in a pinch you can use canned or frozen.
Yes! You can use active starter in place of discard if you’d like.
Yes! Long fermenting the dough when sourdough discard is added helps break down the phytic acid and gluten, making it easier to digest. If you would like to do this with the sourdough peach cobbler dough, simply mix up the cake batter beforehand and refrigerate it for 12-24 hours. Then proceed with making the peach filling and follow the directions for making the cobbler.
More sourdough desserts
Sourdough Bread Recipes
Sourdough Cinnamon Rolls
Sourdough Discard Recipes
The Best Sourdough Chocolate Chip Cookies
Sourdough Bread Recipes
Sticky Pecan Sourdough Focaccia
Sourdough Breakfast Recipes
Strawberry Lemon Sourdough Scones
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Sourdough Peach Cobbler
Equipment
Ingredients
Peach Filling
- 28 grams butter, unsalted, 2 Tablespoons
- 5 peaches peeled and sliced, 555 grams
- 100 grams brown sugar, ½ cup
- 3 grams cinnamon, 1 teaspoon
Cobbler
- 114 grams butter, unsalted, 8 Tablespoons
- 145 grams all-purpose flour, 1 cup
- 6 grams baking powder, ½ Tablespoon
- 250 grams brown sugar, divided, 1 ¼ cup
- 3 grams salt, ½ teaspoon
- 110 grams milk, ½ cup
- 5 grams vanilla extract, 1 teaspoon
- 70 grams sourdough discard, ⅓ cup
Instructions
Make the Peach Filling:
- Take a 10" cast iron skillet and add 2 tablespoons of butter. Melt the butter over medium heat.28 grams butter, unsalted
- Add sliced peaches, brown sugar, and cinnamon, and stir to combine.5 peaches peeled and sliced, 100 grams brown sugar, 3 grams cinnamon
- Bring the peach mixture to a boil, then reduce to a simmer for 10 minutes.
- Remove from the pan and let cool in a bowl.
Make the cobbler:
- Mix all the cobbler ingredients together, except the butter and 1/4 cup of the brown sugar, until combined and all the flour is incorporated.145 grams all-purpose flour, 6 grams baking powder, 250 grams brown sugar, divided, 3 grams salt, 110 grams milk, 5 grams vanilla extract, 70 grams sourdough discard
- Melt 8 tablespoons of butter in the cast iron pan. Add the cobbler batter on top of the melted butter. Do not mix them together.114 grams butter, unsalted
- Scoop the peaches over the batter, including the liquid.
- Sprinkle the top with 1/4 cup brown sugar.
Bake:
- Preheat the oven to 375°F. Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the cobbler is golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and let cool slightly. Top with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream and enjoy!
Notes
- If you don't have a cast iron pan you can make this cobbler in a 9×13 pan.
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. Heat in the microwave and enjoy!
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Do you think it would be ok if I make the peaches ahead of time and put them in the fridge for a few hours?
Easy and so delicious. Thank you!!! It was a hit
Thanks for the review Sallie! I’m so glad you enjoyed the cobbler.
Delicious! I made this for a dinner party (something I don’t normally do with a new recipe) and everyone LOVED it!
I had a bunch of extra peaches a neighbor gave us. So glad I stumbled upon this recipe. I ended up adding a few extra peaches and it still turned out delicious! The whole family loved it! Will definitely be making this again.🍑💛
Thanks Amy! I’m so glad you liked the cobbler.
I’m so glad! Thanks for the review.
This is my go to recipe for cobbler! We’ve tried different variations, like blueberry/peach/pear, cranberry apple pear, peach raspberry…. It’s delicious. I also add cinnamon to my batter and add extra starter!
Thank you for sharing! So glad you like it.
I love finding ways to use my discard. I love peach pie. Emily posted this recipe and I was intrigued! It was so easy to make in my large skillet. I used a big jar of peaches and added some frozen blueberries. My whole family loved it. I typically bake with reduced sugar amounts, so it was REALLY sweet for me, but delicious, buttery, fruity goodness. I sent the recipe to my sourdough friends right away! Will definitely make again ❤️
Wow! This turned out really good, i just used discard frim my sourdough and just mixed in with ingredients but added a little more milk and I did not wait for any rising. It turned out beautifully tasty and family loves it.