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Perfect Peach-Free Cobbler Recipe Easy Texture Swap for Best Taste

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A delightful peach-free cobbler using pears and nectarines with a tender almond flour crust, perfect for when peaches aren’t available. This easy, forgiving dessert offers a luscious filling and golden, flaky topping.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups ripe pears, peeled and sliced
  • 2 cups nectarines, pitted and sliced
  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup almond flour
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, cold and cubed
  • 1/3 cup whole milk (or plant-based milk)
  • 1 large egg, lightly beaten
  • Optional garnishes: vanilla ice cream or whipped cream, chopped toasted almonds

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a large bowl, combine sliced pears and nectarines. Add sugar, lemon juice, vanilla extract, cornstarch, and cinnamon. Toss gently until fruit is evenly coated. Set aside for 10 minutes to macerate.
  3. Transfer the filling to a 9-inch square baking dish, spreading evenly.
  4. In a medium bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, almond flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Add cold, cubed butter and cut into the flour mixture until coarse crumbs form.
  5. In a small bowl, whisk milk and egg together. Pour into flour-butter mixture and stir gently until just combined; do not overmix.
  6. Drop spoonfuls of the topping evenly over the fruit filling, leaving some gaps for steam to escape.
  7. Bake for 35-40 minutes until topping is golden brown and filling bubbles around edges.
  8. Let the cobbler cool for 10-15 minutes before serving.

Notes

If topping browns too quickly, tent with foil halfway through baking. For extra juicy fruit, add an additional 1/2 tablespoon cornstarch to avoid runny filling. Keep butter cold for a flaky crust and avoid overmixing the topping batter. Can substitute almond flour with gluten-free flour for gluten-free version and use coconut oil and plant-based milk for dairy-free adaptation.

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