Peach and Blueberry Cobbler With Hazelnut Biscuits Recipe (2024)

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leah

The measurements for the biscuits are confusing. What does 1 1/8 means?

I made a similar nectarine and blueberry cobbler from the King Arthur Flour website. Instead of peaches, I used nectarine, instead of cornstarch I used tapioca starch and I added some lemon juice for tartness. Instead of hazelnut flour, I used almond flour for the biscuits and used all milk. The recipe also includes an egg. It was pretty good and easy.

JA

Almond meal is much easier to come by, I think I will substitute with that.

Helen

I don't buy nut meal. I weigh whole nuts and use my little Swedish nut grinder to make fresh hazelnut meal.

My biscuits were well browned after 28 minutes. (Yes, my oven is calibrated.) Maybe this is why the recipe says to pop the flour and butter into the refrigerator if the butter has gotten warm, to start with cold biscuit dough?

Cathys2

This was a huge hit--I made with almond flour instead of hazelnut. My peaches weren't sweet-so added the full 4 tbl of sugar which was enough. The only change I would make next time is to increase the fruit by 1/2. The biscuits were delicious.

Sonja

I cooked this using the Cooks Illustrated recipe for peach cobbler to prepare the peaches (6-7 pealed peaches and calls for pitting and removing the dark flesh around the pit, plus additional steps before making and baking the biscuits). I don't have wild blueberries on hand in my small MT town, but I was fortunate enough to pick a slew of huckleberries this summer, and used those instead. It turned out great! Going to make this again this weekend.

Marj

No farm stands near us, so our organic supermarket blueberries were not especially flavorful. Disappointing organic peach season (blame late frosts or droughts). Hazelnut meal is readily available at Whole Foods or online. Turbinado sugar substitutes for sanding sugar sold by Nuts.com. I don't favor oversweet treats, but this cobbler wasn't sweet enough even with a whipped-cream topping. I tasted the salt, which was necessary why? Yield: one pricey, rich, and disappointing dessert.

Terry

This was so good. Used 2 Tblsp of sugar for filling. The biscuit topping is delicious. I just think it could have used something else...cinnamon or lemon peel maybe? My husband disagrees on this. He thought it was fine as is. I will definitely make this again. Oh, and Haagen-Dazs vanilla on top was wonderful too!

Becky Swaffield

I've made cobbler in ramekins before with the Cook's Illustrated recipe. It takes the same amount of time because you're cooking the biscuits. The fruit should be hot and bubbly when you drop the biscuits on top.

Sandy

I didn’t love the hazelnut biscuits- thought they were a little dry and there was not enough fruit for the biscuits. I would rather do the chez pannise recipe and add peaches. i did like the peaches and blueberry combination

Kristin

I made this exactly according to the recipe and it was a huge hit! Had 7 guests from Germany, Yucatán, Kentucky, Pasadena, and San Francisco. All loved it! I could have fit a bit more fruit into the pan, or omitted a biscuit or two from the top. Mostly because I used my heart-shaped Le Creuset 2.5 quart pan, so the shape was a bit different. Anyway, huge hit!

Laura

I used almond meal instead of hazelnut. I think toasting nut meal is GENIUS and anticipate doing it a lot more! I'm an experienced baker but so often learn something new from Samantha Seneviratne's recipes; hers is now one of the few recipe bylines I know and know to look for. Thank you!

Jenn

Bake at 350

Candace

Wonderful. Didn’t have hazelnuts so used almond meal..only substitution. Could have used a little more cornstarch, the sauce was quite thin. It’s the height of summer and the peaches were very juicy.

Rob of the Laurel Highlands of Pennsylvania

I substituted roasted unsalted pecans for the hazelnuts. This was a very good recipe and will have to duplicate it with Gluten-free dough for some of my Family when together over Labor Day weekend. Cheers

Judy

Is it really necessary to toast the hazelnuts first before grinding them & then toast the resulting meal again in the skillet?

M. Lukens

I was surprised that the biscuit dough goes on top of uncooked fruit, but it worked beautifully. I used nectarines (unpeeled) and frozen blueberries. Omitted the cornstarch because I just forgot, but it thickened enough without it and in the end I didn't miss it. I found the baking time a little long, pulled the cobbler after 35 minutes and could have done it a few minutes sooner. The combination of nectarines (or peaches) with the hazelnut biscuits really is something special.

KSWinCA

Made a 1/2 recipe last night (there are just two of us, so I didn't need the temptation of a full recipe). But I messed up the measurement of the flour--added a little too much. Even so, it turned out beautifully. As did others, I made it with almond meal. Will definitely make this again. The biscuits alone would make very nice Sunday morning scones.

Freda

When I ground 1/2 cup of hazelnuts with 1/3 cup of sugar, I got more than 1/2 cup of "hazelnut meal" called for in the recipe. Should I use just 1/2 cup and discard the rest, or use all of it (almost a cup)?

too hot?

I’m wondering if the oven temp is too high in this recipe. 400 seems high. My biscuits were on their way to burning at 40 minutes and the fruit was bubbling vigorously up and over the side of my 2 quart dish. I’m not sure the biscuits were as done in the middle as I would like. Maybe 350 or 375?

Marcia VW

Totally delicious. Increased the peaches, which were at their sweetest and so cut down on sugar. Blueberries from my garden! And I used almond flour, finding as have others that it was much easier than the hazelnut approach. Otherwise as written.

rerer

Question: Who has made this gluten-free? Thanks for any tips.

kccook

I thought the ratio of blueberries to peaches was too high, so the second time I made it I upped the total amount of fruit overall and increased the amount of peaches to blueberries. Was pleased with the result. People were practically licking their bowls.

Me

Also used just milk with a little yogurt for the liquid.

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Peach and Blueberry Cobbler With Hazelnut Biscuits Recipe (2024)

FAQs

Why is my peach cobbler soggy? ›

Not coating the fruit in some starch.

The result is a soupy cobbler with a soggy top. Try this: Add one to two tablespoons of cornstarch to the filling.

Why do you put cornstarch in a cobbler? ›

Making the Fruit Filling

You can bake a cobbler with just fruit as the filling, but a little sugar and cornstarch tossed with the fruit before baking will work together to create a lush sauce from the fruit's juices. This is the thing that turns a good cobbler into a knock-out dessert.

Does peach cobbler thicken as it cools? ›

Let the peach cobbler cool.

I know it's going to be difficult to wait, but you have to wait at least half an hour to give the cobbler a little time to set up so the syrup can thicken and the peaches won't burn your tongue with the first bite. Serve with vanilla ice cream when ready.

Does blueberry cobbler need to be refrigerated after baking? ›

Like fruit pies, a cobbler does not need to be refrigerated. Cover the cooled cobbler well, then leave it on the counter for up to 1 day. If you need to keep your cobbler for a longer time, refrigerate it for up to 3 days.

Is it better to use fresh or canned peaches for cobbler? ›

You can use fresh, frozen or canned peaches. I recommend really good, fresh peaches as the best choice during summer, but this recipe also works with other types of peaches.

What is cobbler topping made of? ›

In a cobbler, the topping is a dough with a rising agent like baking powder that bakes up into a slightly sweet, biscuit-like topping. In crisp, the topping is made with flour, sugar, butter, oats and sometimes nuts without a leavening agent. The topping is sprinkled over the fruit before baking.

What ingredient makes a crisp different from a cobbler? ›

Whereas crisps and crumbles are topped with a streusel-like mixture, cobblers are topped with a cake-like batter or a biscuit-like dough.

What is a substitute for cornstarch in peach cobbler? ›

“I have used tapioca flour in place of cornstarch for crisps, pie fillings, and cobblers,” Guas says. “The rough substitution is 2 tablespoons of tapioca flour for 1 tablespoon cornstarch.” Another significant benefit of tapioca is that it freezes well, keeping your baked goods the perfect consistency.

Why did my cobbler turn out like cake? ›

Raw, the batter will look a little sparse when dolloped on top of the peaches, but it will rise and spread out as it cooks. If you use enough batter to completely cover the fruit, you'll end up with a cobbler that's far too bready, more like an upside-down cake.

How do you tell if a cobbler is done? ›

Use your probe thermometer! According to Kitchn, when the center of your cobbler reaches 200 degrees F, it's done. Since you have a tool that ensures your cobbler is cooked through, there's one more tip that will make your cobbler experience even better. Let your cobbler rest for a bit before serving.

How do you know when peach cobbler is done baking? ›

You take a clean tooth pick and poke it into the batter section of the cobbler. If the toothpick comes out clean, it's done. If there's raw batter clinging to it, bake it for a bit longer. This is the same thing you do when testing to see if a cake is done.

Can you leave peach cobbler out overnight? ›

Can Peach Cobbler Be Left Out Overnight? As a general rule of thumb, most fruit pies and cobblers are fine to be left out overnight at room temperature as long as they are covered. If the pies contain dairy or eggs, then you should store them in the fridge.

Why is my cobbler still raw in the middle? ›

Not cooking it long enough.

A probe thermometer inserted in the center of the cobbler should reach 200°F in the thickest part of the topping. The filling should be bubbly around the sides, and the tops of the biscuits should be more deep amber than golden.

Can you prep a cobbler the day before? ›

Peach cobbler isn't the kind of dessert that you can just reheat the next day without it getting soggy. Cobblers contain a lot of moisture, so if you want to make one ahead, prep and store the filling and topping separately in the refrigerator and then bake off the cobbler when ready to serve.

Can you leave peach cobbler out of the refrigerator? ›

Does peach cobbler need to be refrigerated? Yes, leftover peach cobbler should be stored covered in the refrigerator. It will help keep the cobbler topping from getting too mushy.

How do you keep cobbler crust from getting soggy? ›

How to Prevent a Soggy Bottom Pie Crust
  1. Blind Bake the Crust.
  2. Choose the Right Rack in the Oven.
  3. Brush the Bottom with Corn Syrup or Egg White.
  4. Put the Pie on a Hot Cookie Sheet.
  5. Make a Thicker Crust.
  6. Add a Layer.
  7. Consider a Metal Pie Pan.
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Why is my cobbler so doughy? ›

Too often, the biscuit topping will mix with the syrupy filling and result in a doughy texture throughout the entire dish. To avoid this mishap, you can try hot water as an easy addition for crisp cobbler crust. It may sound counterintuitive to add liquid to a recipe to promote crispness, but it works. Trust us.

Can you overcook cobbler? ›

(bakers tip: it's pretty hard to overcook a cobbler, so don't be afraid to leave it in there for longer than 30 minutes - if the top is browning too quickly and the juices still aren't running clear, tent the crisp with foil and continue baking.) Serve warm with vanilla ice cream.

Why is my cobbler raw in the middle? ›

Mistake: Baking at too high of a temperature

Cobblers need enough time in the oven for the topping to cook through and brown, but at too high a temperature, anything above 375 ℉, the fruit filling might not be cooked by the time the top is burnt.

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