Indulge in Summer’s Sweetness: Baked Peaches & Peach Cobbler

By Dr. Cindy Tanzar

As the summertime sun warms our days, nothing feels quite as delightful as biting into a juicy, fresh peach. With their sweet and tender flesh, peaches are a true testament to the warmth of the season. Today, I’m excited to share a versatile recipe that elevates this stone fruit into a delicious dessert: Baked Peaches and Peach Cobbler.

This recipe allows for two approaches: simply baking the peaches in their own delectable syrup or adding a crunchy almond flour crumble on top for a classic cobbler experience. Whichever way you choose, this dish is sure to please your taste buds and become a staple for your summer gatherings or cozy evenings at home.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• Simple & Quick: With minimal ingredients and straightforward steps, you can whip this up in no time—perfect for a spontaneous dessert craving.
• Flavorful Layers: The combination of brown sugar, cinnamon, and butter creates a rich syrup that truly enhances the natural sweetness of the peaches.
• Customization: Whether you choose to enjoy the baked peaches as a simple dessert or elevate the dish with the almond flour crumble, both options are utterly satisfying. You can even adjust the sweetness to your liking!

Recipe Breakdown

Servings: 2

Ingredients:

For the Baked Peaches:

• 2 ripe peaches, stones removed, sliced into small wedges
• 2 Tbsp Swerve Brown or Lakanto Golden sweetener
• 1/4 tsp + 1/8 tsp ground cinnamon (or 1/4 tsp cinnamon + 1/8 tsp nutmeg for a twist)
• 2 tsp fresh lemon juice
• 2 Tbsp Kerry Gold butter (divided for topping)
• 3-4 drops liquid stevia (optional for added sweetness)

Optional Cobbler Topping:

• 1 cup almond flour
• 2 Tbsp Swerve Brown or Lakanto Golden sweetener
• 2 Tbsp Kerry Gold butter (melted)

Directions:

For Baked Peaches:

1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly grease two small ramekins (or one larger ramekin, depending on your preference).
2. Mix Peaches: In a bowl, combine the peach wedges, Swerve or Lakanto, cinnamon, lemon juice, and liquid stevia (if using). Gently mix until the peaches are coated with the sweet syrup.
3. Assemble: Divide the peach mixture into the ramekins, or pour it all into one. Dot the top of each ramekin with 1 Tbsp of butter.
4. Bake: Place the ramekins in the oven and bake for 20 minutes, until the peaches are soft and bubbling.

For Peach Cobbler:

1. Prepare Peaches: Follow the same steps as above to prepare and bake the peaches.
2. Make Cobbler Topping: In a separate bowl, mix the almond flour, Swerve or Lakanto sweetener, and melted butter. Use a fork to combine until the mixture achieves a cookie dough-like texture.
3. Top with Crumble: After the peaches have baked for 20 minutes, remove them from the oven and spread the almond flour mixture evenly over the top of the peaches.
4. Final Bake: Return the ramekins to the oven and bake for an additional 20 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and crisp.

Final Thoughts

Whether you decide to keep it simple with baked peaches or indulge in the crunchy goodness of peach cobbler, this recipe captures the essence of summer in every bite. It’s perfect for sharing—though you might just want to keep it all to yourself!

Serve your baked peaches under a drizzle of cream or a scoop of your favorite vanilla ice cream for a decadent treat. Happy baking, and enjoy the delightful taste of summer with this beautiful dessert!