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Ben's Galley Easy Fruit Cobbler: Peach or Cherry

When you need a warm, comforting dessert that uses ingredients from the pantry, this easy fruit cobbler delivers. Choose peach for classic comfort or cherry for something a little special - both use canned fruit for reliable galley cooking.


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Canned fruit is reliable, shelf-stable, and always available in the galley. This cobbler is forgiving, uses basic ingredients, and fills the boat with amazing aromas that boost crew morale after dinner.


The galley advantage: Uses pantry staples, serves large crews, and the smell alone improves everyone's mood.


Easy Fruit Cobbler (Serves 12-15)

Choose Your Fruit:

  • Peach Version: 6 cans (29 oz each) sliced peaches, drained

  • Cherry Version: 6 cans (21 oz each) cherry pie filling


Fruit Seasoning:

  • 1/2 cup brown sugar

  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch

  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon (for peach) OR 1/2 teaspoon almond extract (for cherry)


Cobbler Topping:

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour

  • 1 cup sugar

  • 2 teaspoons baking powder

  • 1 teaspoon salt

  • 1/2 cup cold butter, cubed

  • 1 cup whole milk

  • 1 large egg

  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract


Instructions

  1. Preheat oven: 375°F (190°C). Grease a large 9x13 baking dish.

  2. Prepare fruit:

    • For Peach: Mix drained peaches, brown sugar, cornstarch, vanilla, and cinnamon

    • For Cherry: Mix cherry pie filling, brown sugar, cornstarch, vanilla, and almond extract

  3. Make topping: Whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Cut in cold butter until crumbly.

  4. Add wet ingredients: Whisk milk, egg, and vanilla. Add to flour mixture, stirring just until combined.

  5. Assemble: Spread fruit in dish. Drop spoonfuls of topping over fruit.

  6. Bake: 35-45 minutes until golden brown and bubbling.

  7. Serve: Let cool 15 minutes, serve warm with ice cream.


Chef's Tips

  • Drain peaches well - prevents soggy cobbler

  • Cherry pie filling - already thickened, perfect consistency

  • Don't overmix topping - lumpy batter creates better texture

  • Cold butter is key - makes flaky, biscuit-like topping

  • Serve warm - cobbler is best within 2 hours of baking


Both versions are crew favorites - peach for classic comfort, cherry for something special!

 
 
 

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