Vegan Peach Cobbler
Make Vegan Peach Cobbler: warm, jammy peaches under a crunchy vegan crumb—serve with vegan vanilla ice cream.
Ingredients
- 6 large or 7 medium peaches, thinly sliced
- 1½ teaspoons fresh lemon juice
- ¾ cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup cane sugar
- ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ cup melted coconut oil, plus more for the pan
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Vegan vanilla ice cream, for serving
Instructions
Step 1: Preheat and grease the baking dish
Preheat the oven to 400°F and lightly grease a 9x13-inch rectangular baking dish with melted coconut oil so the fruit won't stick. Use a small jar of coconut oil on the side so you can brush the pan evenly; this first step is all about setting the vessel ready for the peaches and ensuring a glossy, nonstick finish once it comes out of the oven.
Step 2: Layer the peaches and brighten with lemon
Thinly slice six large (or seven medium) ripe peaches and arrange them in an even layer across the greased rectangular dish, letting slices overlap slightly so the fruit becomes a jammy bed as it bakes. Drizzle 1½ teaspoons of fresh lemon juice over the arranged peaches to lift their sweetness and keep the color vibrant; spread the slices so juices collect gently in the pan but remain contained within the dish.
Step 3: Make the crumbly topping and assemble
In a medium bowl, whisk together ¾ cup all-purpose flour, ¼ cup cane sugar, ¼ teaspoon cinnamon, ¼ teaspoon baking soda, and ¼ teaspoon salt until uniform. Stir in ¼ cup melted coconut oil and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until the mixture breaks into a coarse, sandy crumb — not a smooth batter. Scatter the crumbly dough evenly over the peach layer so pockets of fruit peek through; the contrast between glossy, juicy peach flesh and dry, coarse crumbs is the visual cue that the cobbler is ready for the oven.
Step 4: Bake until golden and serve warm with vegan vanilla ice cream
Slide the assembled 9x13 rectangular dish (no lid) into the preheated oven and bake about 30 minutes, until the top is lightly browned and the peaches are bubbling and juicy. Let it rest briefly, then spoon warm portions into two clear glass bowls and crown each serving with a generous scoop of vegan vanilla ice cream so it melts slightly into the hot fruit. Present the remaining cobbler in the original rectangular baking dish, golden and glossy, ready to be shared.
Notes
- Use ripe but firm peaches for the best texture
- Toast nuts and sprinkle on top for extra crunch
- Tent with foil if the topping browns too quickly
- Assemble ahead and refrigerate, then bake when ready
- Serve warm with vegan vanilla ice cream