Peach Berry Cobbler

Made with fresh summer fruit, this old-fashioned cobbler recipe from The Best of Byerly’s cookbook is delicious chilled or served warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

SERVINGS

6-8

PREP TIME

1 hr

COOK TIME

40 min

Ingredients

  • 2
    cups sliced fresh peaches
  • 1
    cup fresh blackberries
  • 1
    tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1/2
    cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/2
    cup water
  • 1
    tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1
    cup flour
  • 1/2
    cup sugar
  • 1 1/2
    teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2
    teaspoon salt
  • 1/2
    cup milk
  • 1/4
    cup butter, softened

For the sugar topping:

  • 2
    tablespoons sugar
  • 1/4
    teaspoon nutmeg or cinnamon

Directions

  1. 1

    Heat oven to 350 F.

  2. 2

    Combine peaches and blackberries in an 8- or 9-inch skillet or a 1-quart ovenproof casserole.

  3. 3

    Combine cornstarch, brown sugar and water in a small saucepan. Cook over low heat until thick, stirring constantly. Add lemon juice; pour over fruit.

  4. 4

    To make the cobbler crust: In a small bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. Beat in milk and butter until smooth.

  5. 5

    Spread cobbler crust mixture over fruit.

  6. 6

    Combine sugar and nutmeg; sprinkle over crust.

  7. 7

    Bake until bubbly and browned, 30-40 minutes. Garnish with Crème Fraîche or sweetened whipped cream, if desired.

CREME FRAICHE

SERVINGS

2 cups

PREP TIME

5 min

COOK TIME

8-24 hr

Ingredients

  • 1/2
    pint whipping cream (1 cup)
  • 1
    8-ounce carton dairy sour cream

Directions

  1. 1

    Combine cream and sour cream in a glass bowl; cover with plastic wrap.

  2. 2

    Let stand at room temperature until thickened, about 8 hours in warm weather, up to 24 hours in cold weather.

  3. 3

    Refrigerate, covered, 4-6 hours before using.

  4. 4

    Tip: The flavor of Crème Fraîche becomes more tart the longer it is refrigerated. It will keep up to 2 weeks in the refrigerator.