Make this easy Sourdough Peach Cobbler with juicy peaches and sourdough for a delicious summer treat everyone will love!
It’s peach season here in northern Michigan, and I’ve got loads of fresh peaches and extra sourdough starter just begging to be used. So, why not whip up this Sourdough Peach Cobbler?
It’s an easy, delicious way to combine those sweet, juicy peaches with a little sourdough magic. My family says it’s hands-down the best cobbler they’ve ever had—give it a try, and I think your family will feel the same way!
Tools You’ll Need
- 9×13-inch baking dish or large cast iron or carbon steel skillet
- Medium saucepan
- Large mixing bowl
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Spatula or wooden spoon
Ingredients for Sourdough Peach Cobbler
For the fruit filling:
- 5-6 cups sliced fresh peaches
- 1 cup white sugar
- 1/4 tsp salt
For the cobbler topping:
- 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup white sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 3/4 cup milk
- 1/2 cup (100 grams) sourdough starter (discard or active starter)
- 6 tbsp (salted or unsalted) butter
How to Make Sourdough Peach Cobbler
Set your oven to 350°F to preheat.
Combine the peach slices, sugar (1 cup), and salt (1/4 tsp) in a medium saucepan. Heat on medium for several minutes until the sugar dissolves, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat and set aside.
Dice the butter and place it in your 9×13 baking dish or cast iron skillet. Pop it in the preheated oven until the butter melts completely, then remove.
Mix the dry ingredients in a large mixing bowl: 1.5 c flour, sugar (1 cup), baking powder (2 tsp), cinnamon (1 tsp), and salt (1/4 tsp). Add the 3/4 cup milk and 1/2 cup (100 grams) sourdough starter to create a lightly sweetened sourdough biscuit dough. For best results, mix until just combined.
Pour the cobbler dough on top of the melted butter in your baking dish, but don’t stir—let the batter float on top of the butter. Spoon the cooked peaches and juice evenly over the batter. The batter will rise to the top of the fruit as it bakes, forming a delicious biscuit topping.
Place the cobbler in the oven for 35 minutes or until the top is golden brown and bubbly. The tender sourdough biscuits should have a fluffy texture and a crisp edge.
Enjoy your sourdough cobbler warm, topped with a generous scoop of vanilla ice cream. I made my own using my homemade chocolate ice cream recipe—just skipped the chocolate—and it turned out so delicious! It’s the perfect match for this classic summer dessert.
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Sourdough Peach Cobbler
Equipment
- 9 x 13" baking dish
Ingredients
For the fruit filling:
- 5-6 cups sliced fresh peaches
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/4 tsp salt
For the cobbler topping:
- 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup sourdough starter (active or discard)
- 6 tbsp butter
Instructions
- Set your oven to 350°F to preheat.
- Combine the peach slices, sugar (1 cup), and salt (1/4 tsp) in a medium saucepan. Heat on medium for several minutes until the sugar dissolves, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat and set aside.
- Dice the butter and place it in your 9×13 baking dish or cast iron skillet. Pop it in the preheated oven until the butter melts completely, then remove.
- Mix the dry ingredients in a large mixing bowl: 1.5 c flour, sugar (1 cup), baking powder (2 tsp), cinnamon (1 tsp), and salt (1/4 tsp). Add the 3/4 cup milk and 1/2 cup (100 grams) sourdough starter to create a lightly sweetened sourdough biscuit dough. For best results, mix until just combined.
- Pour the cobbler dough on top of the melted butter in your baking dish, but don’t stir—let the batter float on top of the butter. Spoon the cooked peaches and juice evenly over the batter. The batter will rise to the top of the fruit as it bakes, forming a delicious biscuit topping.
- Place the cobbler in the oven for 35 minutes or until the top is golden brown and bubbly. The tender sourdough biscuits should have a fluffy texture and a crisp edge.
- Enjoy your sourdough cobbler warm, topped with a generous scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Can’t wait to try this recipe out, we love peaches!
can I use canned peaches and if so how many cups ?
Thanks for asking! I would drain the juice and use the same amount, 5-6 cups.