USA
Peach Cobbler
A Southern favourite made light: juicy peaches under a wholemeal-oat batter, sweetened with a touch of maple instead of two cups of sugar.
Estimated. Worked out from the ingredients using the UK food composition tables, so treat it as a guide rather than a measurement. A typical recipe lands within about a quarter of the true figure. Makes about 6.
Ingredients
- 4–6 peaches, sliced
- 1 tbsp maple syrup or honey
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 cup wholemeal or oat flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
- ¾ cup milk (or almond milk)
- 2 tbsp olive oil or melted coconut oil
- 1 tsp vanilla
- Pinch of salt
Cooking Steps
Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
Toss the peaches with lemon juice, cinnamon and 1 tbsp maple syrup; spread in a baking dish.
Whisk the flour, baking powder and salt, then stir in milk, oil, vanilla and maple syrup to a loose batter.
Pour the batter over the peaches.
Bake 30–35 minutes until set and golden.
Serve warm with a spoon of Greek yoghurt.
Optional Enhancements
- Use nectarines, apricots or berries
- Almond milk + coconut oil for dairy-free
- Add oats to the batter for extra fibre
Plant & Growing Tips
Peach Trees
- Best in USDA Zones 5–9.
- Plant in late winter or early spring.
- Require full sun & good drainage.
- Prune to an open-center shape.
- Thin fruits early to improve size.
Natural Pest Control
- Use kaolin clay spray to deter pests naturally.
- Sticky traps prevent fruit moths.
- Mulch around tree base.
- Encourage birds & predatory insects.
Harvest
Peaches
- Ripe when they smell sweet, skin is vibrant with slight give, fruit detaches with a gentle twist.
- Harvest gently to avoid bruising.
Storing & Freezing
Fridge up to 3 days; reheat gently. Freezes up to 1 month.
