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.

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 Aquafaba Whipped Cream with Grilled Pineapple, 4 Ingredient Blueberry Popsicles, and Grilled Peaches with Greek Yogurt, and 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
- 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 Crisp.
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

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!

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.

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.

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.

Chef's Tips
- Slice the peaches thinly (โ to ยผ 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
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.
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.
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.
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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Recipe
Easy Skillet Blueberry Peach Cobbler
Equipment
Ingredients
Filling:
- 6 peaches (about 6 ½ cups), thinly sliced
- 2 cups fresh blueberries
- โ cup light brown sugar or coconut sugar
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
Topping:
- 1 cup flour (I use a mixture of half all purpose flour and half 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
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- In a large bowl, combine the peaches, blueberries, brown sugar, cornstarch, lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla.
- In another large bowl, whisk the flour, brown sugar, baking powder, and salt. Add the butter. Using a fork or pastry blender, cut in the butter until the mixture is crumbly. Add the milk and stir gently until a dough forms. Don’t overmix.
- Pour the fruit mixture into a greased 10-inch cast iron skillet. Alternatively, you can use an 8x8-inch square baking dish. Place dollops of the topping evenly over the surface of the fruit using two spoons or a small cookie scoop. Sprinkle the remaining teaspoon of sugar on top.
- Bake cobbler in the oven until filling is bubbly and topping is golden brown, 45-55 minutes. If topping is getting too dark, cover the skillet loosely with aluminum foil. Serve cobbler plain or with Greek yogurt or ice cream, if desired.
Notes
- You can fresh or frozen fruit to make this cobbler. Defrost frozen fruit and drain any water before proceeding with the recipe.
- 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.
- I like to use a 50:50 mix of all purpose flour and white whole wheat flour to incorporate some whole grains into the dish.
- Don't over-mix the dough for the biscuit topping otherwise it will be tough. Stop when the ingredients are just combined.
- Leave some space between dollops of biscuit dough to allow steam to escape 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.
Karen Creswell says
Very easy to make. I sprinkled coarse sanding sugar on top which added a sparkly crunch. I also opted to leave the skin on and cut the peaches into bite size pieces. My husband who doesn't like to eat fresh peaches because of the skin never knew it was there. He and my daughter loved this cobbler!
Dr. Sonali Ruder says
That's great, Karen! I'm so happy you and your family enjoyed the recipe. Sprinkling sanding sugar on top sounds like a great idea! Thanks for leaving a review ๐
Bejeweled says
Can you substitute regular sugar for the coconut palm sugar? I don't like to buy ingredients that I only will use for specific recipes.
sonaliruder says
Definitely! Enjoy ๐
Big Rigs 'n Lil' Cookies says
I think this sounds wonderful! A dessert my husband and I can both agree on. Lots of sweet for him, and a bit healthier so I can enjoy without feeling guilty! Will definitely be trying your recipe ๐
sonaliruder says
Thanks so much for the lovely comment! I hope you both enjoy it ๐
Carrie Farias says
I haven't made a cobbler in a really long time, but this looks so good. I love the flavor combination of peaches and blueberries as well. Thanks for sharing, hope your summer is off to a great start!
sonaliruder says
Thanks so much Carrie! Summer is going great. I hope yours is too ๐
Cathleen says
For some reason, I haven't been seeing many peaches in the stores by my place lately ๐ I'm sure this will pick up soon. It's summer after all!
This looks gorgeous!
sonaliruder says
Oh no, that's so sad! I hope they start popping up soon! Thanks for stopping by ๐
Katie Serbinski says
I love how you used a drop biscuit method for your cobbler versus spreading it all over the top. It's even prettier because you can actually SEE the fruit! The best part about summer baking? Using all kinds of fresh fruit. You knocked this one out of the park my friend!
sonaliruder says
Thanks Katie! Yay for summer fruit ๐
carashealthycraving says
I most definitely want to dive into this dessert!
sonaliruder says
Thanks Cara!
Cali Cuisine says
Blueberries and Peaches - what a great summertime duo! I love your crust makeover - whole grains make everything much, much more healthy. Kudos on a job well done!
sonaliruder says
Thanks so much for your lovely comment! Aren't blueberries and peaches so wonderful together ๐
Arman Liew says
.....IT's 9.38pm and storming outside (So much for Summer!) and I'd love this right now. YES.
sonaliruder says
How dare it rain during your first official NYC summer! If I was there I would hand deliver you a helping of this to cheer you up ๐
Elizabeth @ Enjoy Every Bite says
This looks so yummy! I love the fresh fruit and blueberries + peaches make for a great combo!
sonaliruder says
Thanks so much Elizabeth! I really love this combo!
Min Kwon says
Yes yes I do love me some pie (a la mode, please!) but I'm too lazy to do the whole crust thing. Now I have no excuses! I can DEF do the drop on top method ;). Pinning!!
sonaliruder says
Who has time for that whole crust thing?! LOL. Thank you my friend ๐
Erin says
This looks really delicious, Sonali! We must be on the same page because I made a Peach and Blueberry Crisp last week ๐ I love these sorts of dishes because they hit the spot but don't make you feel like you just made an unhealthy decision! ๐
sonaliruder says
Great minds... ๐ Thanks Erin, I totally agree!
Rebecca Pytell says
O I love the mix of blueberries and peaches! That's summer love!
sonaliruder says
Summer love indeed! Thanks Rebecca ๐
robinplotkin says
Gorgeous! Love the higher fruit to topping ratio line....and it's true!
sonaliruder says
So true! Thanks for stopping by Robin ๐
athletic avocado says
I love when my nana makes blueberry-peach pie, but I don't eat the crust! This is perfect ๐
sonaliruder says
Haha, this would totally be perfect for you! Thanks!
Regan @ The Healthy Aperture Blog says
My grandmother's peach cobbler always had a solid layer top crust... but I think I've grown to prefer the drop biscuit method. Less bready & more fruit!!! This looks super yummy ๐
sonaliruder says
Not to mention easier ๐ Thanks so much Regan!
Kim says
This looks SO delicious, Sonali! I also like using white whole wheat flour. I work with kids and sometimes their parents can get them to eat that when they won't touch whole wheat bread!
sonaliruder says
That's such a good point Kim! Thanks for stopping by!
Alanna says
This cobbler looks insanely good! I agree with you that cobblers/crisps are much easier to make and are just as delicious than pie ๐ Loving the peach and blueberry cobbler - I've been eating so much of each lately!
sonaliruder says
They're so much easier ๐ Isn't summer fruit the best? Thanks Alanna!
Del's cooking twist says
What a beautiful summer recipe! I'm lovin' it!
sonaliruder says
Thanks Del!
Shashi Charles says
I adore cobblers - I like them with less sugar too - with the fruit taking center stage! And what a show these blueberries and peaches put on - this looks fantastic! I have blueberries and apricots at home - Im thinking cobbler needs to be dessert tonight at our house!
sonaliruder says
YUM, I love apricots, I hope you made it and loved it! As always, thanks Shashi!