Sourdough Einkorn Peach Cobbler

Sourdough peach cobbler is the perfect late summer dessert. With notes of peach, maple syrup, and honey, and topped with einkorn sourdough crumble, this cobbler is best enjoyed while sitting on the front porch after dinner time. Top it with vanilla ice cream for a creamy and delicious dessert.

Sourdough peach cobbler is the perfect late summer dessert. With notes of peach, maple syrup, and honey, and topped with einkorn sourdough crumble, this cobbler is best enjoyed while sitting on the front porch after dinner time. Top it with vanilla ice cream for a creamy and delicious dessert.

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FOR THE LOVE OF SOURDOUGH

When it comes to bread products, sourdough is the way to go in our house. I love the sour flavor that it adds to my recipes. It’s also healthier for you because long-fermented sourdough reduces physic acid in the grain, making it easier to digest.

Could you make this recipe without sourdough? Absolutely! You’ll just want to follow a traditional crust recipe for the bottom and “crumble” for the top if you want it. But I figure I always have my sourdough starter out and ready, so might as well use it.

Like anything else, I find that the more you experiment with sourdough, the more you’ll love making bread products with it.

I’ve learned to make everything from bread to pizza to bagels, cookies, pie, and English muffins with my sourdough starter. And I don’t plan on stopping anytime soon.

This recipe came about after we received a large basket of HUGE peaches from our local farmers. So I thought I would combine my einkorn sourdough English muffin recipe with a naturally sweetened peach filling for a delicious late-summer, early-fall dessert.

My family loved it! Now I plan on making it with a different fruit next time.

WHY WE LOVE THIS RECIPE

It uses peaches up nicely! We brought home a large basket of peaches from the farmstead last week and I was so excited to make this peach cobbler recipe with them.

Another use for sourdough. I like to bring my sourdough starter out once or twice a week and make several things at one time with it. So I already had my starter out, so I figured might as well get a cobbler going.

Easy to make without planning. Now, this recipe does call for an overnight ferment, but you could make it without doing that if you’re in a rush. But how I make this without planning is I just get the dough started whenever I have my starter out. Then I bake it the next day, and we either enjoy it that night or freeze it. You can freeze it and pull it out a week later for a playdate or any event you want to serve this to others.

The crumble is my favorite part. It’s almost like eating a pie, but with a thicker consistency (i.e., more like crust). The crust is my favorite part of pie, so this cobbler with a sourdough crust and crumble is like all the best parts of pie in every bite.

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BENEFITS OF EINKORN FLOUR

This recipe uses einkorn flour. I’ve been using einkorn flour a lot in my kitchen over the past year or so because it’s got a nice nutty flavor unlike conventional white flour. It’s not like whole grain or any other flour I’ve tired.

Plus, einkorn has major health benefits. It’s lower in gluten and higher in protein, making it a more complete food than conventional unbleached white all purpose flour.

For example, if you buy einkorn pasta instead of conventional pasta, you will notice a difference in how you feel after you eat it.

Eating a well-balanced meal that contains protein will help the body assimilate nutrients better and create lasting energy throughout the day. That’s why I choose einkorn, with the higher protein content and lower gluten. Paired with meat and vegetables, this grain creates a healthy meal every time we use it. Even for dessert, in the case of this peach cobbler recipe!

CAN YOU MAKE THIS WITHOUT EINKORN FLOUR?

Yes. For this recipe you can use 2 1/2 cups regular all purpose flour instead of 3 cups einkorn flour if you like.

HEALTH BENEFITS OF PEACHES

I also popped over to Healthline to read about the benefits of peaches.

According to their research, peaches are high in vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants.

They are also high in fiber, making them good for the digestive system. This is part of the reason I keep the skins on the peaches for this cobbler recipe (the other reason is simply because it takes less time). Skins of fruits and vegetables are usually high in fiber and often contain most of the nutrients. So I always try to leave them on!

Peaches may also boost immunity, protect against certain toxins, and reduce blood sugar levels. Read more about peach benefits from Healthline.

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TOOLS NEEDED

2 large mixing bowls

Stand up mixer (or you could use your hands)

Wooden spoon

8×8 square baking dish

SOURDOUGH EINKORN PEACH COBBLER INGREDIENTS

For the dough/crumble:

3/4 cup active sourdough starter
2 tablespoons honey
3/4 cup filtered water
1 1/2 tsp salt
3 cups einkorn flour (or 2 1/2 cups regular flour)
1 stick butter
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp vanilla extract

For the peach filling:

2-4 peaches, depending on size. You want about two pounds total of sliced peaches. I prefer to leave the skins on.
1 tsp of lemon zest, and juice from half a lemon
1/4 cup maple syrup
1/4 cup honey
5 tsp arrowroot powder

For the crumble topping:

1/4 cup einkorn flour
pinch of salt
2 tbsp brown sugar

THE PROCESS

The day before, start the dough. Combine the sourdough starter, honey, water, and salt in a large mixing bowl. Whisk together with a spoon. Then add the einkorn flour and combine with a dough hook (or your hands) until dough is formed. Cover the bowl with plastic and leave on the counter overnight.

The next day, finish the crust by adding the butter, brown sugar, baking soda, and vanilla extract to the dough. Combine and let rest about 30 minutes.

Meanwhile, prepare the peach filling. Slice up the peaches (I leave the skins on) and add to a large bowl. Add the lemon juice, zest, maple syrup, honey, and arrowroot powder. Combine with a wooden spoon.

Preheat the oven to 375°F. Layer an 8×8 square baking dish with parchment paper, or rub with butter to prevent sticking. Take your dough mixture and divide it by 3/4 and 1/4. Take 3/4 of the mixture and lay it on the bottom of the dish. This is the bottom of your cobbler. Save the remaining 1/4 for the crumble topping.

Scoop the peaches out of the bowl and into the baking dish, on top of the dough. To prevent your cobbler from getting too runny, leave behind the peach juices and try to just get the peaches in there.

For the crumble topping, taking the 1/4 remaining from the einkorn dough and add 1/4 cup einkorn flour, pinch of salt, and 2 tbsp brown sugar. Combine with your hands. Roll the dough out into small 1/2 inch balls and scatter across the top of top of the peaches. You’re creating a “crumble” here, so keep the dough balls small.

Bake at 375 for 20 minutes, then put tinfoil over the top and bake an additional 20 minutes. Enjoy!

FAQ

Can you bake peaches with skin?

Yep. In fact, the skin is some of the most nutritious part of the peach fruit. Leave the skins on in this sweet and gooey sourdough peach cobbler recipe.

What happens if you don’t peel peaches for cobbler?

I don’t peel the peaches for my cobbler recipe. This is first off to save time by skipping the whole blanching process. The second reason is because I like the texture and added fiber the peach skin provides.

How do you make cobbler thicker?

In order to get that nice thick – not runny – cobbler, use arrowroot powder in the peach mixture. This will help absorb the liquids. Another tip is to only pull out the peaches from the bowl, and try to leave the liquids behind to prevent a runny cobbler.

What is peach cobbler crust made of?

In this recipe I use sourdough starter, einkorn flour, and butter as the primary ingredients in my peach cobbler crust. This is similar to a pie crust but laid out in a different way to create a more crumbly texture for the cobbler.

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