Naturally Peach Cobbler

Peach Cobbler

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This healthy peach cobbler offers all the deliciousness of a classic dessert with a naturally sweet twist. Made with juicy peaches, pure maple syrup, and wholesome ingredients, this version reduces refined sugars and avoids butter. When I discovered I had only three cans of peaches on hand, I substituted some pear preserves from my pantry, adding another layer of fruity sweetness. Sometimes, a little kitchen creativity turns an unexpected substitution into a delicious variation!

The beauty of a cobbler is that you can use almost any fruit! Try blackberries, blueberries, strawberries, strawberry-rhubarb, cherries, apples, or your favorite seasonal fruits. You can even combine fruits to create your own signature cobbler. It is a wonderful way to use fresh produce, frozen fruit, or preserves you already have in your pantry.

This recipe is called “natural” because we choose ingredients thoughtfully, including our spices. Instead of using a coriander and cardamom blend as a nutmeg substitute, this version uses cinnamon in place of coriander and nutmeg in place of cardamom. Spices have different flavor profiles and safety considerations, so moderation matters. Excessive cinnamon consumption, particularly cassia cinnamon, can expose you to high levels of coumarin, which may harm the liver. Excessive nutmeg can also cause serious toxic effects, including vomiting, hallucinations, convulsions, and circulatory problems.

With a few thoughtful ingredient choices and a touch of resourcefulness, this cobbler offers a delicious way to enjoy a comforting dessert made with ingredients from your own kitchen. Choose your favorite fruit, make it your own, and enjoy this naturally sweet treat!

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Naturally Peach Cobbler

Servings: 8-10

Prep Time: 20 Minutes

Cook Time: 1 Hour

Total Time: 2 Hours

Equipment Needed:

Can Opener, Baking Dish, Measuring Utensils, Spoon, Fork

Ingredients

• 8 cups fresh or frozen peach slices, or 4 cans of peaches, drained

• ½ cup maple syrup

• ½ cup water

• 1 tablespoon pure vanilla (alcohol-free)

• 1 teaspoon sea salt

• 2½ tablespoons arrowroot or cornstarch

• ½ teaspoon nutmeg substitute (2 tablespoons cardamom plus 1 tablespoon coriander)

• 4 frozen pie crusts (lard-free)

peach cobbler ingredients

Directions

1. Prepare the pie crusts. 

   Thaw the frozen pie crusts until pliable.

   

   docking the pie crust for air circulation

2. Form the bottom crust. 

   Press two pie crusts into the bottom of a 3-quart baking dish. Use pieces of the dough to fill any gaps and create a complete bottom crust.

   
   

3. Prebake the crust. 

   Prick the bottom and sides of the crust with a fork. Bake at 350°F for 10 minutes.

   
   

4. Prepare the filling mixture. 

   While the crust bakes, dissolve the arrowroot or cornstarch in the water. In a large pot, combine the maple syrup and water mixture with the vanilla. Do not add the peaches yet.

   
   

   

   make a slurry which is composed of water and cornstarch as a thickener

5. Season the mixture. 

   Add the sea salt and nutmeg substitute.

   
   

6. Thicken the filling. 

   Heat the mixture over medium heat. Add the dissolved arrowroot or cornstarch, stirring until the mixture thickens.

   
   

7. Add the peaches. 

   Stir in the peaches and cook for 2 minutes.

   
   

8. Assemble the cobbler. 

   Remove the pre-baked crust from the oven and pour in the peach mixture. Cut the remaining two pie crusts into strips and arrange them over the top.

   

   peach-pear cobbler

   
   

9. Bake. 

   Bake for approximately 1 hour, or until the center is bubbly and the crust is lightly browned.

   

   peach-pear cobbler

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Naturally Peach Cobbler

Servings: 8-10

Prep Time: 20 Minutes

Cook Time: 1 Hour

Total Time: 2 Hours

Equipment Needed:

Can Opener, Baking Dish, Measuring Utensils, Spoon, Fork

Ingredients

• 8 cups fresh or frozen peach slices, or 4 cans of peaches, drained

• ½ cup maple syrup

• ½ cup water

• 1 tablespoon pure vanilla (alcohol-free)

• 1 teaspoon sea salt

• 2½ tablespoons arrowroot or cornstarch

• ½ teaspoon nutmeg substitute (2 tablespoons cardamom plus 1 tablespoon coriander)

• 4 frozen pie crusts (lard-free)

Directions

1. Prepare the pie crusts. Thaw the frozen pie crusts until pliable.

2. Form the bottom crust. Press two pie crusts into the bottom of a 3-quart baking dish. Use pieces of the dough to fill any gaps and create a complete bottom crust.

3. Prebake the crust. Prick the bottom and sides of the crust with a fork. Bake at 375°F until the crust is completely dry (10 Minutes).

4. Prepare the filling mixture. While the crust bakes, dissolve the arrowroot or cornstarch in the water. In a large pot, combine the maple syrup and water mixture with the vanilla. Do not add the peaches yet.

5. Season the mixture. Add the sea salt and nutmeg substitute.

6. Thicken the filling. Heat the mixture over medium heat. Add the dissolved arrowroot or cornstarch, stirring until the mixture thickens.

7. Add the peaches. Stir in the peaches and cook for 2 minutes.

8. Assemble the cobbler. Remove the prebaked crust from the oven and pour in the peach mixture. Cut the remaining two pie crusts into strips and arrange them over the top.

9. Bake. Bake for approximately 1 hour, or until the center is bubbly and the crust is lightly browned.

Cobbler Recipe Alternatives: Pears (or a combination of Peaches & Pears), Cherries, Blueberries (or a combination of Blueberry with Crushed Pineapple), Blackberries, Raspberries, Cranberries, Strawberries, Strawberry-Rhubarb, Apple.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size: 1 serving (41.8 g)

Calories: 158

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Total Fat	8.4 g	13%
Saturated Fat	1.3 g	7%
Sodium	165 mg	7%
Potassium	37 mg	1%
Total Carbohydrates	19.7 g	7%
Dietary Fiber	0.4 g	2%
Sugars	6.9 g	—
Protein	1.2 g	—

Additional Nutrients

• Vitamin A: 0%

• Vitamin C: 1%

• Calcium: 1%

• Iron: 4%

Nutrition information is reproduced from the original recipe and has not been recalculated.