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Cozy Peach Cobbler Recipe with Half the Sugar

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A light and easy peach cobbler recipe that uses half the sugar of traditional versions, highlighting the natural sweetness of fresh peaches with a tender, fluffy topping.

Ingredients

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  • 6 large fresh peaches, peeled and sliced (about 3 pounds)
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar (100 grams)
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour (125 grams)
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup milk (whole or 2%)
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • Optional: pinch of nutmeg or a handful of chopped pecans

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Peel and slice 6 large peaches. Toss them gently with 1/4 cup (50 grams) of sugar, 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice, and 1 teaspoon cinnamon. Let sit for 10 minutes to release juices.
  3. In a medium bowl, whisk together 1 cup (125 grams) all-purpose flour, 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 cup (50 grams) sugar.
  4. Add 1/2 cup (120 ml) milk, 4 tablespoons (57 grams) melted butter, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Stir gently until just combined; batter will be thick and lumpy.
  5. Pour the batter into a greased 9×9-inch baking dish. Spoon the peach mixture evenly over the batter without spreading it flat.
  6. Bake for 40-45 minutes until edges are golden brown and peach juices are bubbling. Cover loosely with foil if top browns too quickly.
  7. Let cool for about 10 minutes before serving to allow juices to thicken.

Notes

If peaches are extra juicy, toss with 1 tablespoon cornstarch before mixing with sugar to thicken filling. Do not overmix batter; lumps are fine. Cover with foil if browning too fast. Fresh peaches preferred over canned for best texture and flavor.

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Keywords: peach cobbler, light dessert, low sugar dessert, easy peach cobbler, summer dessert, fruit cobbler

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