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FAQs

Is it better to use fresh or canned peaches for cobbler? ›

If you compare cobblers made with fresh peaches, frozen peaches, and canned peaches. You will find that there is very little difference between a cobbler, cobbled together with any of the peaches, especially if you use canned peaches that were put up in juice compared to light or heavy syrup.

Some recommend sealing the stone fruit in a paper bag with an apple or banana, some say to just leave them on your kitchen counter, and others suggest allowing your peaches to hang out in a warm spot until they're tender enough to eat.

What are the reasons for canned fruit tasting better than fresh fruit? Canned fruit might sometimes taste sweeter due to added syrups or sugars during the canning process. Additionally, the canning process can soften the fruit, altering its texture and potentially making it more palatable to some individuals.

So, should you rinse your canned fruit? Absolutely. It will help lower the sugar content more than not rinsing at all. But ultimately, if you are watching your sugar intake, the better option is to opt for fruit packed in light syrup, just juice or water, labeled with no added sugar, or fresh and frozen varieties.

Storing Ripe Peaches

Ripe peaches are best when eaten right away, but if you have more than you can eat in a single sitting, stash them in the refrigerator for up to a couple days. The cool temperature slows down ripening and prevents the peaches from quickly spoiling.

Peaches are a great source of vitamin A and fiber. In small, cut-up pieces the flesh of a peach is safe for your dog. But, like any food that's not a regular part of his diet, peaches can cause some stomach upset, most commonly temporary diarrhea. Don't share canned or preserved peaches with your dog.

Most commercially grown stonefruit are picked before they reach full ripeness because they continue to ripen off the tree. If you find yourself with unripe peaches all you need to do is pop them into a brown paper bag out of direct sunlight at room temperature. Within a day or two they will have ripened.

We love cobblers for being juicy, but really ripe fruit can make more puddles than a spring rain. The result is a soupy cobbler with a soggy top. Try this: Add one to two tablespoons of cornstarch to the filling. Partnered with a little sugar and lemon juice, this will make a lush sauce for the fruit.

This study shows that canned peaches can provide comparable nutrient levels to the consumer as fresh peaches, meaning that consumers can enjoy peaches year round without worrying about loss of nutrients in their diet.

Freestone: Freestone peaches have a stone that easily comes apart from the fruit's flesh, making them a perfect peach for baking and snacking.

Why is my peach cobbler hard? ›

Make sure you use juicy, ripe peaches. If your peaches are hard, the filling won't be as juicy and sweet. Also, make sure you don't over-bake the cobbler or the topping will be dry and hard. Bake until the cobbler topping is golden brown.