Healthy Peach Cobbler
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My healthy peach cobbler recipe features tender, lightly sweetened peaches with a beautiful biscuit topping. It’s easy to make and naturally gluten-free and vegan.
Need a refreshing dessert in time for summer? Here’s a recipe that’s been a massive hit in my household: peach cobbler, made with healthy, good-for-you ingredients.
The filling is gooey and thick, while the topping is flaky yet fluffy. It’s sweet and bursting with refreshing peach flavor. My family loves this with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, but I’ve been known to have leftovers with Greek yogurt for a healthy snack.
When testing this peach cobbler, my goal was to fix an issue I find in many cobbler recipes- a soggy, watery filling. Sugar and lemon juice alone won’t thicken it, which is why I add a little xanthan gum or cornstarch. It thickens the filling beautifully and prevents the juices from bubbling through the biscuit topping.
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Why I love this recipe
- Uses fresh OR canned peaches. I’ve made this with both, and honestly, it turns out delicious either way.
- Made with simple ingredients. It is gluten-free, dairy-free, and vegan, with only a small amount of added sugar.
- A lighter take on peach cobbler. You still get the gooey peach filling and fluffy topping, just without the heaviness of a traditional cobbler.
- Light and refreshing. The juicy peaches and tender topping make this one of my favorite summer desserts.
★★★★★ REVIEW
“Really good! I absolutely loved this recipe. Was easy and tasted great!” – Jaycee
Key Ingredients
- Peaches. While I prefer fresh peaches, canned peaches work just as well. If you use the canned variety, ensure they’re in natural juices and NOT syrup.
- Sugar. I used brown sugar, but white sugar can also work. For a sugar-free version, use a sugar-free sweetener, like a keto brown sugar substitute.
- Lemon juice. The acidity keeps the filling gooey and soft, balancing the peaches’ sweetness.
- Vanilla extract. Adds a lovely touch of vanilla that works so well with peaches.
- Xanthan gum or cornstarch. This is the ingredient that makes the filling work. During testing, I found that skipping it led to a watery filling that soaked into the topping, so I don’t recommend leaving it out.
- For the crisp topping. A combination of almond flour, arrowroot flour, baking soda, salt, coconut oil, maple syrup, and milk creates a fluffy, biscuit-like topping that turns golden around the edges.
How to make a healthy peach cobbler
This is an overview with step-by-step photos. Full ingredients & instructions are in the recipe card below.
Step 1- Pre-bake the filling. Toss peaches, sugar, lemon juice, vanilla, and xanthan gum in a bowl. Spread in a greased dish and bake for 15 minutes.
Step 2- Make the crisp topping. Whisk the crisp ingredients together until a thick dough remains.
Step 3- Second bake. Remove the baking dish from the oven. Drop spoonfuls of the biscuit topping onto the peaches. Bake for another 15 minutes.
Step 4- Cool and serve. Remove the peach cobbler from the oven and let it sit for 5 minutes before serving.
Arman’s recipe tips
- Know when it’s done. The topping should be golden brown around the edges, and the peach filling should be bubbling gently underneath.
- Let it rest before serving. I know it’s tempting to dig in straight from the oven, but I like to let the cobbler sit for 10-15 minutes so the filling can thicken slightly.
- Cover with foil. If you notice your biscuit topping starting to brown too quickly, cover the baking dish with tin foil and continue baking for the final 10 minutes.
Storage instructions
To store: Leftover peach cobbler should be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 1 week. Don’t be surprised if a little peach juice settles around the edges as it sits- that’s completely normal.
Reheating: I find leftovers taste best when reheated in the oven or air fryer at 350°F (180°C) for 5-6 minutes. This helps the topping crisp back up while warming the filling through.
To freeze: Place leftover portions of the cobbler in a freezer-friendly container and freeze them for up to 6 months. I often freeze individual portions for an easy dessert whenever a craving strikes.
More crisp and cobblers
Healthy Peach Cobbler
Ingredients
- 5 cups peaches freshly sliced or canned, 750g
- 1/4 cup brown sugar or any sweetener of choice, 50g
- 2 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon xanthan gum or 2 tablespoons cornstarch
For the biscuit
- 1 cup almond flour 100g
- 2 tablespoon arrowroot powder or cornstarch, 16g
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil melted, 30mL
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup agave nectar or honey, 30mL
- 4 tablespoons milk I used unsweetened almond milk, 60mL
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 180C/350F. Grease a 9 x 13-inch dish and set aside.
- In a mixing bowl, combine all your filling ingredients and mix until combined. The peaches should be evenly coated and glossy. Transfer to the greased dish and spread out in an even layer. Place it in the oven and par-bake it for 15 minutes.
- While the peach filling is baking, prepare the biscuit topping. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the almond flour, arrowroot powder, baking soda, and salt. Add the coconut oil, maple syrup, and milk, and whisk together until a thick dough remains.
- Remove the baking dish from the oven. Drop spoonfuls of the biscuit topping onto the peaches. Place back in the oven and bake for a further 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown on top and the peaches are bubbling.
- Remove the peach cobbler from the oven and let it sit for 10-15 minutes before serving.
This was so easy to make and very good! I used almond extract instead of vanilla and sprinkled a little bit of cinnamon sugar over the biscuits. My husband asked me to make it again, and he’s a tough critic.
That’s wonderful news Heather! And some great alterations too.
Loved this recipe .Just the right amount of sweetness.Super easy to make
Love to hear that, Linda!
Very good. Added blackberries to have enough fruit. Used frozen peaches I had on hand. Will try canned peaches next time. Used guar gum as that is what I had on hand. Thank you for the recipe.
Sounds fantastic Becky! And great work with the guar gum, a great alternate thickener. So glad you enjoyed the recipe 🙂
I didnt try peaches in desserts before. Good.
Really good! I absolutely loved this recipe. Was easy and tasted great!
Peaches I like so much. Maybe instead of sugar will put eritrit.
I bought xantan powder long time ago but never knew for what to use it. Now I know hehe. Thanks!
Omg this is the best cobbler I’ve ever tasted. The clumps of dough didn’t really get fully baked, but it didn’t matter. The flavors were incredible. I used virgin coconut oil because I love the taste of coconut, and you really don’t even need 1/4 cup of brown sugar; a sprinkling is enough if the peaches are ripe (mine were perfect-had to restrain myself from eating them as is). I don’t even peel the peaches when they are that good.
I would serve this to guests and I will be making it again and again. Great find!
I had a pile of peaches that needed to be used and this was the perfect recipe for them. The biscuit topping is delicious and a scoop of ice cream makes it even better!
Best healthy peach cobbler ever!
I am so glad I found this recipe! My son can’t have eggs so I’m always looking for vegan options for baking. This did not disappoint!! I used my fresh peaches from The Peach Truck and it was perfection! The only thing I noticed was that there was no cinnamon in the recipe! What’s a peach cobbler without a little cinnamon? The second time I made it, I added a dash of cinnamon to the peaches and it was so good! Thank you for the amazing recipe!
I make this every time I have peaches on hand!