Peachy's Peach Cobbler and More Favorite Amish Peach Recipes (2024)

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Hopefully everything is just peachy wherever you are.(Peachy, by the way, is a relatively common Amish surname...I mean, it's not nearly as common as Yoder or Miller, or even Beachy, but Peachy I think must have perhaps been Beachy and maybe someone changed the spelling, because there are a number of Amish Peachys)

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  • Peach Recipe FAQ
  • Peachy's Peach Cobbler - Amish Recipe
  • 🍑 Ingredients
  • 📋 Instructions
  • 🍑 Additional Amish Recipes Using Peaches
  • 🖨️ Full Recipe

Anyway, back to peaches are something that are great year-round. In season, there’s nothing better. When would vacation in South Carolina, often in August, there were vendors selling peaches from bushel baskets along the road-side. When the season is just right, the taste of a peach is near-perfect. During the winter, there’s nothing better than biting into a fresh peach to remind one of summer.

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Amish cooks will buy peaches in bulk from local Amish stores who get them shipped in in season and then the seasonal favorites find their way into pies, breads, jams, and other desserts.

Peach Recipe FAQ

What flavors or fruits pair well with peaches?

Some of my favorite flavors that pair well with peaches are cinnamon, brown sugar, lemon juice, ginger, vanilla extract and crunchy nuts like almonds. I also find blueberries to be a perfect complement to peaches. Even some fresh mozzarella in an arugula salad with ripe peaches is a savory treat. Sometimes a tall glass of ice water with sliced peaches in it is the perfect drink to keep in the fridge. Oh and please do not forget the customary scoop of vanilla ice cream.

Why do peaches taste sweeter in a drought?

In no way are we suggesting a drought is good, but it does produce sweeter peaches. The reduced size of the fruit, combined with nearly equivalent sugar production, results in higher sugar concentrations, so it tastes sweeter.

Can I make this recipes with canned peaches?

Absolutely. Canned peaches are always great in a pinch when making peach desserts. They usually come in a simple syrup mixture so inevitably your dish may be sweeter. Also the texture is bound to be a little different. I find canned peaches are excellent for peach salads and peach salsa. The syrup adds to the dressing and complements the tomatoes in salsa.

On to one of my favorites and some other peach dishes that are bound to please your guests... like Peachy's Peach Cobbler!

Peachy's Peach Cobbler - Amish Recipe

Okay, this one is for you Mom….Mom was looking for an easy peach cobbler recipe to take to our family picnic this weekend. This is about as easy as you get, it comes to us from an Amish woman who, as I noted earlier, has the last name of Peachy. While the recipe is for peach cobbler, you can use this exact same formulation with any fruit (well, berries, etc, I doubt bananas would work, but who knows?)….so here is Peachy's Peach Cobbler!

🍑 Ingredients

  • 1 stick of margarine
  • 1 cup of sugar
  • 1 cup of flour
  • 1 ½ teaspoon of baking powder
  • Dash salt
  • ¾ cup of milk
  • 2 cups of diced, fresh peaches
  • ¾ cup of sugar

📋 Instructions

  • Melt margarine or melted butter in 13x9 baking dish.
  • Mix together 1 cup sugar, flour, baking powder, salt, milk.
  • Pour over margarine.
  • Add fruit.
  • Do not stir.
  • Sprinkle ¾ cup sugar over all.
  • Bake in the oven at 350ºF for 35 minutes.

🍑 Additional Amish Recipes Using Peaches

THE AMISH COOKS AMISH SUMMER PEACH DELIGHT

A sweet summer favorite from Gloria and her family!

HOMEMADE PEACH STRUDEL

Check out this classic from 2013, this is an old recipe from the Amish Cook archives.

Peachy's Peach Cobbler and More Favorite Amish Peach Recipes (3)

PEACH UPSIDE DOWN CAKE

This is a delicious peach recipe made and photographed by a talented young Mennonite photographer in Pennsylvania.

MENNONITE PEACH BREAD

This is a super recipe that comes to us from an Amish-Mennonite woman in Montezuma, Georgia, where peaches are king.

EASY PEACH DUMP CAKE

Dump cakes are popular among the Amish and why the heck not? They are easy, delicious, and feed a crowd.... why not pack one with sweet peaches!

🖨️ Full Recipe

Miriam Peachy's Peach Cobbler

Somehow a peach cobbler recipe from an Amish woman name Mrs. Peachy sounds way better than the rest!

4.50 from 4 votes

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 35 minutes mins

Total Time 45 minutes mins

Course Dessert

Cuisine American, Amish

Servings 1 cobbler

Ingredients

  • 1 stick margarine
  • 1 cup of sugar
  • 1 cup of flour
  • 1 ½ teaspoon of baking powder
  • Dash salt
  • ¾ cup of milk
  • 2 cups of diced fresh peaches
  • ¾ cup of sugar

Instructions

  • Melt margarine in 13x9 cake pan.

  • Mix together 1 cup sugar, flour, baking powder, salt, milk.

  • Pour over margarine.

  • Add fruit.

  • Do not stir.

  • Sprinkle ¾ cup sugar over all.

  • Bake at 350ºF. for 35 minutes.

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  1. Cathie K

    I love Aster’s letter! You are never too young to learn advocacy!

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    • Kevin

      Hopefully, the local Congressman will respond to her!

      Reply

  2. Donna

    I learned similar cobbler recipe from the Amish in PA. Only difference was they used buttermilk instead of regular milk. It gave it a nice tang.

    Reply

    • Kevin Williams

      Buttermilk, I like that idea!

      Reply

    • SJ

      I'm with you! I love mushrooms, husband not but he just picks around them when necessary. Love your whimsical, funny at times, back to nature, informative Amish website. Have passed it around. My sister and husband used to help and work with the Amish, wanted to have your link. Just keep doing what you are doing, and dirty fingernails, don't sweat the small stuff. Love the recipes!

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      • Kevin Williams

        Thanks for the kind words, SJ!

  3. Mike McPherson

    Peachy's Peach Cobbler and More Favorite Amish Peach Recipes (10)
    Nice

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  4. Brenda Fiedler

    Peachy's Peach Cobbler and More Favorite Amish Peach Recipes (11)
    Well, here I am in South Carolina and the peaches are ready for making cobbler's and this is the perfect recipe for it!!! Thanks for all you do Kevin!

    Reply

    • Kevin Williams

      Thanks, Brenda, nothing better than South Carolina peaches!

      Reply

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Peachy's Peach Cobbler and More Favorite Amish Peach Recipes (2024)

FAQs

Is it better to use canned or frozen peaches for cobbler? ›

Readers have raved about this dessert using frozen, thawed peaches. Canned peaches are not ideal because they're already too soft and mushy. Buttermilk: You can make your own DIY version of buttermilk if needed. Add 1 teaspoon of white vinegar or lemon juice to a liquid measuring cup.

Why is my peach cobbler too soupy? ›

The result is a soupy cobbler with a soggy top. Try this: Add one to two tablespoons of cornstarch to the filling. Partnered with a little sugar and lemon juice, this will make a lush sauce for the fruit. When baking, be sure the filling is bubbling-hot to ensure the cornstarch is cooked enough to thicken.

Which state has the best peach cobbler? ›

Georgia is famous for its peaches, and perhaps one of the state's most famous recipes is peach cobbler. Making peach cobbler from scratch is really the best way to enjoy the dish, and besides, it's super easy to make and absolutely heavenly to eat.

What does "buckle" mean in baking? ›

A charmingly old-fashioned dessert that deserves a comeback, a buckle is a single-layer cake with berries or cut-up fruit in the batter, giving it a "buckled," or indented, appearance.

How do you keep peach cobbler from getting soggy? ›

Peach cobbler isn't the kind of dessert that you can just reheat the next day without it getting soggy. Cobblers contain a lot of moisture, so if you want to make one ahead, prep and store the filling and topping separately in the refrigerator and then bake off the cobbler when ready to serve.

Should frozen peaches be thawed before baking? ›

Frozen peaches don't need to be thawed before adding them to baked dishes because the oven's heat will gently defrost them as the recipe cooks. You may want to add extra thickener to absorb the excess liquid, though, or let the recipe bake for an extra 5 minutes to cook off the extra moisture.

How to know when peach cobbler is done? ›

When it's done, the topping should be deeply golden and the peach juices should be bubbling up. You can further tell when the cobbler is done by checking the temperature of the topping. Cobbler topping is a variation on a quick bread, and should be baked to at least 200°F at the thickest part of the topping.

Why did my cobbler turn out like cake? ›

If you use enough batter to completely cover the fruit, you'll end up with a cobbler that's far too bready, more like an upside-down cake.

Why do you put cornstarch in a cobbler? ›

Making the Fruit Filling

You can bake a cobbler with just fruit as the filling, but a little sugar and cornstarch tossed with the fruit before baking will work together to create a lush sauce from the fruit's juices. This is the thing that turns a good cobbler into a knock-out dessert.

Does Marie Callender make peach cobbler? ›

Better than home made peach cobbler!

We debated between finding a bakery for peach cobbler, making one at home, or buying a frozen one. I'm pretty sure this decision to buy the Marie Callender Peach Cobbler will be what we do from now on. This is better than most home made versions!

What race invented peach cobbler? ›

Cobblers, meanwhile, appear to have originated in the British American colonies, where English settlers, rather than being handicapped by unfamiliar ingredients and different cooking equipment, did what cooks always do, improvising something new.

Can you leave peach cobbler on the counter? ›

Peach cobbler can be left right on the counter, uncovered, for 2-3 days. I would not suggest refrigerating it as the crunchy sugary topping will melt once refrigerated. What's the best way to reheat peach cobbler? I like to use my oven set to 300 degrees F to reheat cobbler for 15-20 minutes.

What is the difference between a cobbler and a betty? ›

Betty. Whereas crisps and cobblers are made up of a layer of fruit with either a streusel or pastry topping, with apple betty and its variations, we start constructing desserts made of alternating layers of fruit and pastry—or in this case crumbs.

What is the official dessert of Alabama? ›

Lane cake

What is the difference between peach crisp and peach cobbler? ›

Peach crisp and peach cobbler both showcase peaches, but they have different toppings. Peach crisp includes a buttery streusel-like oat crumb topping, while peach cobbler typically has a thicker, more substantial biscuit topping. Both are easier than pie!

Which is better, canning or freezing peaches? ›

Peaches are among the fruits most amenable to preservation whether you're canning or dehydrating them. But to truly capture that summertime fresh flavor for year-round use, nothing beats freezing.

What is the best peach variety for cobbler? ›

Freestone peaches are often larger and have a firmer texture. They're less juicy than their clingstone counterparts, but they're still juicy and delicious. Freestone peaches have the perfect balance of sweetness for making sugary desserts. You can eat them fresh or use them in baking, freezing and canning.

How do you freeze peaches for pies and cobblers? ›

Freeze: Lay the peaches out in a single layer on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet. Freeze until solid, about 4 hours. Seal and freeze: Transfer the frozen peaches to a gallon zip-top plastic bag labeled with the date. Seal the bag, removing as much air as possible.

Is Patti Labelle peach cobbler frozen? ›

At Walmart, the pre-baked cobblers will be sold fresh in the bakery, but samples provided to us by the company came frozen, meaning we had to reheat ours for about 40 minutes in the oven at 350 degrees, vs.

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