Ingredients
To recreate this delightful cobbler, you’ll need a handful of simple, fresh ingredients that come together beautifully:
– **Fresh Peaches:** Opt for ripe, juicy peaches that offer natural sweetness and a fragrant aroma.
– **Raspberries:** These bring a delightful tartness that complements the peaches perfectly.
– **Granulated Sugar:** You’ll need this to sweeten the fruit and the topping.
– **All-Purpose Flour:** Essential for the topping, creating a tender and fluffy crust.
– **Baking Powder:** This helps the topping rise to a lovely golden brown.
– **Unsalted Butter:** Use cold butter, which will be cut into the flour mixture for a flaky texture.
– **Milk:** Provides moisture to bind the topping ingredients.
– **Ground Cinnamon:** A hint of spice that adds warmth to the cobbler.
– **Vanilla Extract:** Enhances the flavors with its sweet, aromatic notes.
Each ingredient plays its part in crafting a cobbler that is comforting and delicious, much like the desserts my family used to prepare during those long, sunlit days by the coast.
Instructions
Crafting this cobbler is as straightforward as it is rewarding. Here’s how you can bring a taste of Monterey’s warmth to your kitchen:
1. **Preheat Your Oven:** Set it to 350°F (175°C), allowing it to reach the perfect temperature for baking.
2. **Prepare the Fruit Filling:** In a large bowl, combine sliced peaches and raspberries with a bit of sugar and a dash of cinnamon. Toss them gently, ensuring the fruit is well-coated.
3. **Make the Topping:** In another bowl, mix flour, sugar, and baking powder. Cut in the cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in milk and vanilla extract until just combined.
4. **Assemble the Cobbler:** Pour the fruit mixture into a baking dish, spreading it evenly. Spoon the topping over the fruit, leaving some gaps for the juices to bubble through.
5. **Bake:** Place the dish in the oven and bake for about 35-40 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the fruit is bubbly.
6. **Cool Slightly:** Allow the cobbler to cool for a few minutes before serving, letting the flavors meld together beautifully.
This method brings back memories of baking with my daughters, Olivia and Isabella, where laughter and flour dust filled the air, just as it did in my childhood.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: International