Peach Cobbler
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Skip the store-bought peach cobbler and indulge in our homemade version! With less sugar per serving compared to store-bought options, this cobbler is a healthier treat. Control your sugar intake, enjoy fresh ingredients, and skip the preservatives. Cooking tip: sometimes I reduce the sugar in my recipe by 1/2 depending on the crowd that I’m serving and if you use fresh peaches, you’ll realize that you can easily do that without sacrificing flavor!
Equipment
- 9x13 baking dish
- medium-sized mixing bowl
- Large Pot
- paring knife (or any small knife)
Ingredients
- 8 med peaches or nectarines peeled and sliced (comes out to about 5 cups)
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- ½ cup vegan butter
- 1 cup flour
- 2 cups organic sugar divided
- 1 cup milk (we use soy milk but any milk is fine)
- 1 tsp baking powder
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350℉ and melt butter in a 9x13 baking dish in the oven for approximately 5-10 minutes until butter is melted.½ cup vegan butter
- In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the dry ingredients: flour, sugar, and baking powder and mix well1 cup flour, 2 cups organic sugar, 1 tsp baking powder
- Wash, peel, and slice peaches or nectarines and toss with a teaspoon of lemon juice to prevent browning.8 med peaches or nectarines, 1 tsp lemon juice
- Add milk to dry ingredients and gently hand mix together, do not overmix.1 cup milk
- Take the baking dish with melted butter out of the oven and spoon batter evenly into the baking dish and set aside. Adjust the oven to 375℉
- Using a large pot on medium high heat, add sliced fruit, remaining cup of sugar and gently stir until sugar is melted, approximately 1 minute. (Note, sometimes I only use half the amount of sugar in this step just to reduce my sugar intake.)2 cups organic sugar
- Next, spoon the fruit mixture over the batter, the batter should begin to puff up around the fruit.
- Bake at 375° for 40-45 minutes.
- Let cool for 5-10 minutes and serve warm with your favorite vegan ice cream.
Quick trick to remove skin from stone fruits…Takes 3 minutes!
- You must use semi-soft peaches for this to work. If using hard unripe peaches, this will become a mess.
- Using a paring knife (or any small knife), score the fruit by making an “X” shaped cut to the bottom of the fruit.
- Bring water to a boil and carefully place the scored fruit into the boiling water for 1 minute.
- Remove the fruit from the boiling water and immediately transfer them to an ice bath for 1 minute.
- Peel the skin off the fruit and slice.
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Other key points:
Comparing homemade peach cobbler to store-bought versions can highlight significant differences, particularly in sugar content.Homemade Peach Cobbler:
Sugar Content: This recipe uses a total of 2 cups of sugar. Given the serving size, it roughly translates to about 24 grams of sugar per serving if divided into 8 servings. However, by reducing the sugar added to the fruit mixture by half, you can cut down the sugar content to around 18 grams per serving.Store-Bought Peach Cobbler: Sugar Content: Store-bought peach cobblers can vary significantly in sugar content, but many commercially prepared cobblers often contain high amounts of added sugars, preservatives, and high fructose corn syrup. On average, a serving can contain around 30-40 grams of sugar, depending on the brand and recipe.Comparison:
Homemade Advantage: The homemade version allows you to control the amount of sugar added, potentially reducing the overall sugar content. Additionally, you avoid preservatives and can use organic and fresh ingredients. Store-Bought Disadvantage: Typically higher in sugar and includes preservatives, artificial flavors, and sometimes trans fats. Overall, homemade peach cobbler offers a healthier option with the flexibility to adjust sugar content to your preference, making it a better choice for maintaining a balanced diet, especially for women over 50 looking to manage their sugar intake.Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 408kcalCarbohydrates: 78gProtein: 4gFat: 10gSodium: 179mgCalcium: 80mg
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