I wish I had known National Peach Cobbler Day was celebrated on April 13th because yesterday David’s Dad turned 80. Instead of the Strawberry Cheesecake Charlie and I go him for his Birthday. I would have purchased Peach Cobbler then David and his brother Mikke could have had a slice of Peach Cobbler with there dad while celebrating Peach Cobbler,=.
I know David is going to say 2 celebrations wouldn’t be to much and ask to go get them a Peach Cobbler. Although, Mike will miss out on the celebration because he is out of Town. Would you want to join David for a slice of Peach Cobbler? Before you ask Charlie and I will pass neither of us like Peach Cobbler.
Peach Cobber is undeniably a American classic. Peach Cobbler even comes from early European settlers in America! Something people love about Cobblers is that there’s basically an endless variety. From classics including Peach- and Blackberry Cobblers, to Crisps, Crumbles, Brown Betties, and Pandowdies. If you have juicy fresh Berries and some kind of Dough, you have a Cobbler!
Did you know varieties of Pie and Cobbler have existed for thousands of years, yet Peach Cobbler is distinctly tied to early European settlers in America. As Americans pushed into the West and settled the frontier, Fruit could be difficult to come by.
Simple and easy Fruit Cobblers became popular dishes for breakfast as well as dessert! It was in the mid-1800s, as Westward expansion in America took off, that Peach Cobbler rose in popularity. Aren’t you glad about that?
These Pioneers had to make do though preserves and foods with Baking Powder added weren’t considered fine cuisine, the settlers didn’t have many options and often relied on these ingredients. Pioneers would Cobble together Fruit filling with plain Biscuit Dough on top, and the result looked like a cobbled street! Lacking real ovens, settlers would use campfire ‘Dutch ovens’ to heat up the dessert.
Cobblers eventually took off in popularity. Today, there are countless varieties of Cobblers, including Crisps, Crumbles, Brown Betties, Tarts, and Crumbles. What do they have in common? Fruit, Sugar, Flour, and Butter! Despite the variations on the classic, it’s still easy to find old-time recipes for Cobbler, just like early Americans would have made. It’s hard to improve on the original! Isn’t it?
In the 1950s, the Georgia Peach Council began to promote Peach Cobbler Day in April. This was part of an effort to drive canned Peaches sales, as April isn’t the time of year for Fresh Peaches! Their efforts paid off and the national holiday was born.
Since, there have been many celebrations of Peach Cobbler, including at the Georgia Peach Festival. In 2007, the largest Peach Cobbler was made at the festival and was more than 11 feet long! Peach Cobbler remains a popular and classic American dessert today.
National Peach Cobbler Day Activities
- Cobbler is simple by nature to make and ven if you’re a timid baker, have no fear. All you need is Dough and Fruit! It’s almost impossible to ruin a Cobbler. Bake with friends, family, or roommates, and bond over both the baking and the dessert!
- Once you’ve whipped up your Cobbler, invite friends or family over for a taste test! Or you could hold a taste test of various store-bought Peach Cobbler brands. Just remember, any piece of Cobbler is going to be better with Vanilla Ice Cream. Isn’t it?
- Post your Peach Cobbler to Social Media using the hashtag #PeachCobblerDay to inspire other bakers and share the national holiday!
Facts About Peach Cobbler
- One cup of Peach Cobbler averages around 450 calories!
- The ‘World’s Largest Peach Cobbler’ is a yearly treat at the annual Georgia Peach Festival, visitors can taste the 11 by 5 foot ‘World’s Largest Peach Cobbler’. Did you know the tradition began in 2007?
- Peach Cobbler was created by English and European Colonists who settled in America.
- In the Southern part of the United States, Peach Cobbler is rarely served without two classic scoops of Vanilla Ice Cream.
- We can’t say the Buttery Crust is exactly a health food, Peaches are actually very nutritious and peaches are a great source of Vitamins A and C.
Why People Love National Peach Cobbler Day
It’s easy to forget how enjoyable an afternoon spent baking is. Life moves so fast these days, but taking time to bake with family or friends really slows it down. Find a classic old Peach Cobbler recipe and enjoy good company in the kitchen!
While it’s true the Buttery Crust isn’t a health food, Peaches actually offer many nutritious benefits! Peaches are packed with antioxidants and nutrients, they can protect your skin and heart health, and may even prevent certain types of Cancer.
They say there’s nothing more American than Apple Pie, but we know Peach Cobbler is right up there. A favorite of the early American settlers, who didn’t have much but found the means to cobble together a makeshift Pie, Peach Cobbler is undeniably a classic indulgence.
Recipe for Peach Cobbler
15 m Servings: 6
PREP TIME 40 m
COOK TIME 2hours 13 minutes
CALORIES: 12
INGREDIENTS
Ingredients
- Peach Filling:
- 6 fresh peaches, peeled, pitted and sliced (about 5 cups)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 1 1/2 teaspoons McCormick® Ground Cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon McCormick® Ground Ginger
- Biscuit Topping:
- 1 cup all-purpose baking mix, such as Bisquick®
- 4 tablespoons sugar, divided
- 1 teaspoon McCormick® Ground Cinnamon, divided
- 1/4 teaspoon McCormick® Ground Ginger
- 6 tablespoons milk
- 1 teaspoon McCormick® All Natural Pure Vanilla Extract
INSTRUCTIONS
- Preheat oven to 350°F. For the Filling, mix peaches and lemon juice in large bowl. Mix sugar, cornstarch, cinnamon and ginger in small bowl. Sprinkle over fruit; toss to coat well. Spoon into 2-quart baking dish sprayed with no stick cooking spray.
- For the Biscuit Topping, mix baking mix, 3 tablespoons of the sugar, 3/4 teaspoon of the cinnamon and ginger in large bowl. Add milk and vanilla; mix well. Drop dough by rounded teaspoonfuls onto fruit mixture. Mix remaining 1 tablespoon sugar and 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon. Sprinkle over topping.
- . Bake 35 to 40 minutes or until fruit is bubbly and topping is browned. Serve warm with ice cream or Vanilla Whipped Cream (link), if desired.
Thank you,
Glenda, Charlie and David Cates
