Published: Jun 21, 2022 · Last Updated: Jun 22, 2022 by Dr. Sonali Ruder · This post may contain affiliate links · 38 Comments

Easy Skillet Blueberry Peach Cobbler

Name: Easy Skillet Blueberry Peach Cobbler
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 70 min
Ingredients: 6 peaches (about 6 ½ cups), (thinly sliced); 2 cups fresh blueberries; 1/3 cup light brown sugar or coconut sugar; 2 tablespoons cornstarch; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; Zest of 1 lemon; 1 teaspoon vanilla; ½ cup all-purpose flour; ½ cup white whole wheat flour; 2 tablespoons + 1 teaspoon light brown sugar or coconut sugar; 1 teaspoon baking powder; ¼ teaspoon salt; 5 tablespoons cold butter (cut into small cubes); ½ cup whole milk

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My Easy Skillet Blueberry Peach Cobbler is a rustic dish that’s brimming with sweet fruit baked with a fluffy, biscuit topping. It's a simple and delicious dish that can feed a crowd and can be served right out of the skillet! Top it off with a scoop of ice cream, and you've got the perfect finale to any summer meal.

Healthy blueberry peach cobbler in a cast iron skillet with two spoons.

Thank you to the U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council (USHBC) for sponsoring this post! As always, all blueberry-loving opinions are 100% my own.

Once summer rolls around, I love showcasing fresh, summer fruit in easy dessert recipes. My Blueberry Granita, Grilled Peaches with Greek Yogurt, and 4 Ingredient Blueberry Popsicles are just a few of my favorites. And now I'm so excited to bring you my Easy Skillet Blueberry Peach Cobbler just in time for Brain Health Month. Fresh fruit and pantry staples are transformed into a delicious and rustic dish that everyone will love!

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Why You'll Love This Dish
Blueberry Nutrition
Cobblers vs Crisps and Crumbles
Doctor's Tips
Ingredients For Easy Skillet Blueberry Peach Cobbler
Step-By-Step Instructions
Chef's Tips
Recipe FAQs
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Why You'll Love This Dish

It's the perfect way to showcase fresh, summer fruit
It's easy- cobblers have the same ingredients and flavors as pie but are way easier to make. No rolling out pie crust! Simply drop batters of dough on top of the fruit.
It can feed a crowd- serve this straight out of the skillet when you're entertaining and impress your guests
It can be assembled ahead of time- everything can be prepped in advance, then pop it in the oven when you're getting ready to eat
It's delicious- how can you beat warm, fresh fruit topped with a fluffy, biscuit topping? Add a scoop of vanilla ice cream to take it to the next level!

Blueberry Nutrition

Blueberries are the star of this dish! Blueberries make an easy, tasty, and nutrient-rich addition to your favorite meals and recipes. I love adding them to salads, snacks, entrees, cocktails or enjoying them straight from the package!

Blueberries are a simple solution to boost your daily fruit intake. In just 80 calories, a one-cup serving delivers crave-worthy flavor and beneficial vitamins and minerals, including four essential nutrients (fiber, vitamin K, vitamin C and manganese) and phytonutrients.

I decided to feature this Easy Skillet Blueberry Peach Cobbler recipe for Brain Health Month. Did you know that the foods we eat every day are an important part of keeping our minds sharp? A growing body of scientific evidence is examining how blueberries can be part of eating patterns to support brain health as part of an overall healthy lifestyle.

In fact, a new research study published in April in Nutrients found that blueberries have cognitive benefits. The researchers found that the equivalent of a half cup of fresh blueberries per day, consumed as freeze-dried blueberry powder, may contribute to protection against cognitive decline when implemented early in at-risk individuals.

This is an important finding given that in the US, nearly 6 million older adults live with dementia. Since treatment options are limited, we have to utilize a balanced diet as much as we can. So next time you’re at the grocery store, grab some blueberries! Want more brain health tips and tricks? Check out USHBC’s brain health toolkit.

Cobblers vs Crisps and Crumbles

So, what's the difference between cobblers, crisps, and crumbles?

All of them are baked desserts with fresh fruit topped with some kind of pastry. As they bake in the oven, the fruit softens and gets coated in a luscious sauce, forming little pockets of deliciousness under the topping.

Cobblers have a biscuit topping on the fresh fruit. The topping is usually dropped onto the fruit as little biscuits, giving the appearance of an irregular, "cobbled" road (hence the name) with nooks and crannies. Some variations of cobbler use cake batter instead of biscuits for the topping.

Crisps and Crumbles have a streusel-like topping made with flour, sugar, and butter. Crisps classically contain oats, while crumbles do not. But the terms crisp and crumble are pretty much used interchangeably. Try my Slow Cooker Apple Crisp or Triple Berry Crumble.

Doctor's Tips

I love making cobblers, crisps, and crumbles in place of pie. Pies often have a lot of crust and a little bit of fruit. Plus, pie crust is typically made with lots of butter or in some cases, lard.

With cobbler, on the other hand, the star of the dish is the fruit. The fruit is allowed to shine and is highlighted with just enough biscuit topping to add some texture and richness. And when you're using fresh fruit that's in season, it's already sweet so you don't need to add too much additional sugar.

I like to incorporate whole grains into this Easy Skillet Blueberry Peach Cobbler by using a combination of white whole wheat flour and all purpose flour. White whole wheat flour is a whole grain product that has the nutritional benefits of traditional whole wheat but with a lighter color and milder taste. To learn more, read my post Everything You Need to Know About Whole Grains.

Ingredients For Easy Skillet Blueberry Peach Cobbler

Inngredients for blueberry peach cobbler on a wooden board.

Ingredient notes and substitutions

Blueberries- you can use fresh or frozen blueberries
Peaches- when they're in season, I like using fresh, summer peaches. However you can enjoy this recipe all year round by using frozen peaches. You can leave the skin on or peel the peaches. Leaving the skin on will provide more nutrients.
Flour- I use a combination of all-purpose as well as white whole wheat flour because I like to incorporate some whole grains into this dish
Cornstarch- thickens the fruit filling; you can substitute flour

Step-By-Step Instructions

Step 1: Thinly slice the peaches. You can leave the skin on or peel them.

Step 2: Cut the peaches in half. This step is optional, but I prefer bite-sized peaches. It makes for easier scooping and eating!

Recipe steps 3-6, making the fruit filling.

Step 3: Place the peaches in a large bowl.

Step 4: Add the blueberries.

Step 5: Add the brown sugar, cornstarch, lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla.

Step 6: Stir to combine the ingredients well.

Recipe steps 7-10, making the biscuit topping.

Step 7: In another large bowl, whisk together both types of flour, brown sugar, baking powder, and salt.

Step 8: Add the butter. Using a fork or pastry blender, cut in the butter until the mixture is crumbly.

Step 9: Add the milk.

Step 10: Stir gently until a dough forms. Don’t overmix.

Recipe steps 11-14, assembling the cobbler in a cast iron skillet.

Step 11: Pour the fruit mixture into a greased 10-inch cast iron skillet. Alternatively, you can use an 8x8-inch square baking dish.

Step 12: Place dollops of the topping evenly over the surface of the fruit using two spoons or a small cookie scoop.

Step 13: Sprinkle brown sugar evenly over the top of the cobbler.

Step 14: Bake at 375°F in the oven until filling is bubbly and topping is golden brown, 45-55 minutes.

Now dive in and enjoy this nutritious and delicious summer dessert! ! You can serve this cobbler right out of the cast iron skillet. Sweet, warm fruit topped with a fluffy, biscuit topping. The only way to beat that is with a scoop of cold vanilla ice cream on top! The leftovers (if you have any) are delicious for breakfast the next day with a dollop of Greek yogurt.

Blueberry Peach Cobbler in a white bowl with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

Chef's Tips

Slice the peaches thinly (⅛ to ¼ inch thick) so that they'll cook faster. You want the peaches to cook in the same amount of time as the blueberries. I also like to cut the peaches into bite-sized pieces for easy scooping and eating.
Don't overmix the dough for the biscuit topping otherwise it will be tough. Stop when the ingredients are just combined.
Leave some space between dollops of dough. This allows steam to escape the filling as it bakes. This will prevent a gummy filling and create more crevices with yummy caramelized fruit.
If the biscuit topping is getting too dark, cover the skillet loosely with aluminum foil until the filling is cooked through.

Recipe FAQs

How do you keep this Easy Skillet Blueberry Peach Cobbler from getting runny?

You need to coat the fruit in some kind of starch to keep the filling from being too runny. I use cornstarch in this dish but you can also use flour. Cornstarch creates a luscious sauce for the fruit when combined with lemon juice and sugar. Keep in mind that cornstarch needs to be heated to very high temperatures to work properly, so make sure your cobbler filling is hot and bubbling in the oven before removing it.

Can I use frozen fruit in this dish?

Yes, you can fresh or frozen fruit to make this cobbler. I would recommend defrosting frozen fruit first and draining any water before proceeding with the recipe. I would not recommend using canned fruit or canned pie filling for this specific recipe as it may result in a gummy filling.

Can I make this dish gluten free?

Yes. The filling is inherently gluten free as it uses cornstarch (which is gluten free) to thicken it. To make the biscuit topping gluten free, you can substitute gluten-free flour like this gluten-free 1-to-1 baking flour.

How do I store and reheat cobbler?

Cooked cobbler can be stored at room temperature for 1-2 days or up to 7 days in the refrigerator. It can also be frozen for up to 3 months. Reheat in the microwave or in the oven. To reheat in the oven, make sure the cobbler is in an oven-safe dish. Cover with foil and bake at 350°F for 20 minutes or until heated through.

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