If you like peach cobbler… You’re going to LOVE sourdough peach cobbler! This easy old fashioned recipe makes a sweet and simple sourdough peach cobbler that’s perfect with a scoop of vanilla ice cream!
This sourdough peach cobbler is a sourdough variegation of my original cobbler with the addition of sourdough starter or discard!
It’s the perfect recipe for a quick and easy dessert during peach season! I’m using fresh peaches during peach season… But you can also use canned or thawed frozen peaches to make this delicious cobbler any time of year;)
You can use this sourdough cobbler recipe with blackberries, apricots, apples, or any fruit that you want to serve in a cobbler!
Key Ingredients
Peaches (Washed, Peeled, and Sliced): These are the heart of the cobbler… Ripe, juicy peaches provide the sweet, summery flavor that makes this dessert so irresistible. I prefer fresh, in-season peaches for the best taste and texture. Canned peaches don’t soften up the same way, and frozen peaches get soggier.
Sourdough Starter/Discard: This is what sets this cobbler apart! The sourdough starter adds a subtle tang that balances the sweetness of the peaches and sugar, creating a more complex and satisfying flavor.
Melted Butter: Melted butter adds richness and moisture to this peach cobbler, making a tender and more flavorful topping. Plus it helps the crust get golden-brown. I always use real butter for the best flavor.
Sugar: Granulated white sugar adds the sweetness that is needed for a cobbler. And helps to create the syrupy sauce that surrounds the peaches! But that’s not all…. It balances out the tang of the sourdough!
My Tips & Tricks for Sourdough Peach Cobbler Perfection
Peach Prep First: I always start by washing, peeling, and slicing my peaches. Even though it adds a little time, I prefer to peel them, especially if they’re not organic. If you have beautiful organic peaches, you can absolutely leave the skins on! It’s a personal preference, but I like the smooth texture of the peeled peaches in my cobbler.
Gather and Preheat: Getting all my ingredients together before I start makes it fast and easy to throw this peach cobbler together fast. It just makes the whole process smoother. And don’t forget to preheat your oven to 375°F. now!
Peach Placement: I place the sliced peaches directly into an ungreased 9×13 baking pan. The peach juices to mingle with the cobbler batter, creating a delicious syrupy sauce!
Dry Mix Magic (and Long Ferment Option): I whisk together the dry ingredients (flour, sugar, salt, and baking powder – or omitting the baking powder for a long ferment). Whisking ensures everything is evenly distributed. Now, here’s a pro tip: for a long-fermented cobbler, leave out the baking powder at this stage. Then, add it in just before baking. I have found that a long ferment really adds flavor.
Wet Ingredients (and Long Ferment Step): Then, I add the sourdough starter/discard, melted butter, and milk, and whisk until everything is well combined. If you’re doing the long ferment, cover the batter with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 4-24 hours. Then, after fermenting, gently whisk in the baking powder before pouring over the peaches.
Pour and Bake to Golden Perfection: Pour the batter evenly over the sliced peaches, and bake at 375°F for about 60 minutes, or until the top is beautifully golden brown. The baking time can vary slightly, so keep an eye on it.
Serving: The best part… I like to serve sourdough peach cobbler warm (it’s best warm) with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, or a dollop of whipped cream. It’s the perfect summer dessert!
Let me know what you think!
If you have any questions leave them in the comments below, and I’ll answer them by the next day! If you try this recipe, I’d really appreciate a review or rating on the recipe card, or in the comments below… Thank YOU so much!
Sourdough Peach Cobbler
Ingredients
- 6 peaches washed, peeled and sliced (about 8 cups)
- 1 cup all purpose flour
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 cup melted butter
- 1/2 cup sourdough starter or sourdough discard they both work here.
- 1 teaspoon baking powder.
- 1/4 teaspoon salt.
Instructions
- Prepare the peaches: Wash, peel, and slice the peaches. If using organic peaches, you can skip peeling.
- Preheat oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Prepare the baking dish: Place the sliced peaches in an ungreased 9×13 inch baking pan.
- Combine dry ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. (omit baking powder if long fermenting.)
- Combine wet ingredients: Add the sourdough starter, melted butter, and milk to the dry ingredients. Whisk until well combined.
- Long Ferment (optional): If desired for a longer fermentation, cover the batter with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 4-24 hours. Then add the baking powder and continue with the recipe.
- Pour batter: Pour the batter over the sliced peaches in the baking pan.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 60 minutes, or until golden brown on top.
- Serve: Serve nice and warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream on top!
Notes
- For a more developed flavor, consider fermenting the batter for 4-24 hours in the refrigerator. This step is optional but highly recommended for a truly sourdough-forward cobbler.
- I'm using Alberta peaches… But you can experiment with different peach varieties for varying sweetness and acidity.
- Flavor Variation: You can add a teaspoon of cinnamon.
- For a sweeter topping, increase the sugar in the dry ingredients.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Reheat in the oven or microwave.
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About Juliea
Juliea Huffaker is the creator of Farmhouse Harvest, and dedicated to teaching from-scratch cooking, sourdough baking, gardening, and food preservation. With over 25 years of hands-on experience she has preserved hundreds of jars of produce, mastered the art of meats and sourdough baking, and nurtured a thriving organic garden. Her recipes and articles have been featured across the web. And she’s passionate about inspiring others to embrace a simpler, self-sufficient life style.
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