Description
A convenient meal prep strategy for Old Fashioned Peach Cobbler that yields four individual freezer-friendly portions, allowing for easy reheating and zero waste.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 cups sliced peaches (fresh or frozen)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) if baking immediately.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine sliced peaches, granulated sugar, cornstarch, cinnamon, nutmeg, and vanilla. Toss gently to coat.
- Let the peach mixture sit for 10 minutes to draw out juices.
- In a separate medium bowl, whisk together flour and a pinch of salt.
- Add cold, cubed butter to the flour mixture. Use a fork or pastry cutter to work the butter in until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs with pea-sized butter chunks.
- Divide the peach mixture evenly among four 8-ounce individual baking dishes or ramekins.
- Spoon the crumble topping evenly over the fruit in each dish, pressing down lightly.
- For immediate baking: Bake for 30-40 minutes until topping is golden brown and filling is bubbling. Cool for 10 minutes before serving.
- For freezing: Cover dishes tightly with plastic wrap and foil. Freeze for up to 3 months. Bake from frozen, adding 10-15 minutes to baking time, or thaw overnight in the fridge first.
Notes
If using frozen peaches, do not thaw completely before mixing and add an extra tablespoon of cornstarch. For best texture when reheating frozen unbaked portions, add a small pat of butter on top before baking. Avoid microwaving if you want to maintain the crispness of the crumble topping; use an oven or toaster oven instead.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 individual cobbler
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 35
- Sodium: 15
- Fat: 12
- Saturated Fat: 7
- Carbohydrates: 52
- Fiber: 4
- Protein: 3
Keywords: peach cobbler, meal prep, freezer meals, dessert prep, old fashioned cobbler, batch cooking, easy dessert