Description
A delightful and easy-to-make Crockpot Blueberry Peach Cobbler combining fresh or frozen blueberries and peaches with a sweet, cinnamon-spiced topping. Perfect for a comforting dessert that requires minimal effort and delivers warm, fruity goodness with a crisp oat topping.
Ingredients
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Fruit Mixture
- 4 cups fresh or frozen blueberries
- 4 cups fresh or frozen peaches, sliced
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Topping
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Fruit Mixture: In a large mixing bowl, combine the blueberries and sliced peaches. Use fresh or frozen—if frozen, no need to thaw. Add granulated sugar, lemon juice, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, and salt. Gently toss the mixture to ensure the fruit is evenly coated with the flavorings.
- Transfer to Crockpot: Pour the fruit mixture into the bottom of your crockpot, spreading it evenly to form a base for the cobbler.
- Make the Topping: In a separate bowl, mix together the all-purpose flour, rolled oats, brown sugar, and baking powder. Stir until the dry ingredients are well combined.
- Add Wet Ingredients to Topping: Pour in the melted unsalted butter and milk. Optionally, add almond extract to enhance the flavor. Mix gently until just combined; a few lumps are fine to keep the topping light and tender.
- Assemble the Cobbler: Spoon the prepared topping evenly over the fruit mixture in the crockpot, covering the fruit completely.
- Cook the Cobbler: Cover the crockpot with the lid and cook on low heat for 4 to 6 hours. Check the cobbler at around 4 hours for doneness.
- Optional Thickening Step: To thicken the topping, remove the lid during the last hour of cooking. This will help the topping become more golden and crisp.
- Check for Doneness: The cobbler is ready when the fruit is bubbly and the topping is golden brown. A toothpick inserted into the topping should come out clean without raw batter.
- Serve: Scoop the cobbler into bowls, making sure to get a good mix of the fruit and topping.
- Optional Garnishes: Serve warm and optionally top with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream. For added flavor, sprinkle with cinnamon or drizzle caramel sauce before serving.
Notes
- You can use fresh or frozen fruit; no need to thaw frozen fruit before cooking.
- Check the cobbler after 4 hours to avoid overcooking, as slow cooker temperatures can vary.
- Removing the lid for the last hour helps achieve a crispier topping but is optional.
- Substitute almond extract for vanilla if preferred, or omit if allergic.
- To make it dairy-free, replace butter with coconut oil and milk with almond or oat milk.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheated gently.
