Description
This Sourdough Peach Cobbler offers a warm, fruity dessert experience combining ripe, juicy peaches with a tangy sourdough crust and a luscious filling thickened with a natural gelling agent. Perfectly balanced with brown sugar, cinnamon, lemon juice, and vegetarian Worcestershire sauce, this easy-to-make cobbler is an inviting treat suitable for all skill levels and adaptable to various dietary preferences.
Ingredients
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Peach Filling
- 4 cups fresh ripe peaches, peeled and sliced
- 1/2 cup brown sugar (natural)
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon (natural)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice (natural)
- 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar (natural)
- 1 teaspoon vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural)
- 1 tablespoon natural gelling agent
Sourdough Crust
- 1 cup sourdough starter
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (or gluten-free flour blend for gluten-free option)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/3 cup plant-based butter
Instructions
- Prepare the Peach Filling: Peel and slice fresh peaches into bite-sized pieces. In a bowl, gently toss the peaches with brown sugar (natural), cinnamon (natural), lemon juice (natural), apple cider vinegar (natural), vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural), and the natural gelling agent. Allow the mixture to sit for 10 minutes to meld flavors and thicken slightly while you preheat the oven.
- Make the Sourdough Crust: In a mixing bowl, combine the sourdough starter, all-purpose flour (or gluten-free flour blend), and a pinch of salt. Cut in the plant-based butter until the dough comes together. Roll out the dough to fit your baking dish, ensuring an even thickness for a crisp, tangy crust.
- Assemble the Cobbler: Spoon the peach filling into the baking dish, spreading evenly. Pour the sourdough crust mixture on top, pressing down lightly to form a golden, crisp topping while allowing some peach juices to peek around the edges for an appealing look.
- Bake Until Golden: Place the dish in a preheated oven at 375°F (190°C) and bake for 35 to 40 minutes or until the crust is golden brown and the peach filling bubbles gently. The natural gelling agent ensures the filling has a perfect consistency.
Notes
- Use firm peaches to prevent a watery filling during baking.
- Handle the sourdough crust gently to keep it tender and flaky; avoid overmixing.
- Let the peach filling rest before baking to improve flavor and texture.
- Monitor baking during the last 10 minutes to avoid drying out the crust.
- Allow the cobbler to cool before serving to achieve the best sliceable texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/6 of recipe)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: peach cobbler, sourdough crust, fruit dessert, plant-based dessert, gluten-free option, natural gelling agent
