Can nectarines be substituted for peaches in cobbler?

Traditional peach pies & cobblers can easily use nectarines and might actually turn out better. That’s because the firmer nectarine flesh softens when cooked, but still holds it shape. It’s the same reason that yellow peaches are better for pies than white ones (which have softer flesh).

What’s the difference between a crisp and a cobbler?

Cobbler: A cobbler is a deep-dish baked fruit dessert with a thick dropped-biscuit or pie dough topping. Crisp: A crisp is a baked fruit dessert topped with a crisp and crunchy layer of ingredients.

Are nectarines peaches?

Nectarines (Prunus persica var. nucipersica) are a type of peach. They’re distinguished by a genetic mutation that gives them smooth skin rather than the characteristic fuzzy skin of peaches. Like all peaches, nectarines can have freestone, clingstone, or semi-freestone pits, as well as yellow or white flesh.

How to make blueberry filling with nectarines and blueberries?

Watch how to make this recipe. For the filling: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Butter a 9-by-13-inch baking dish. In a large bowl, combine the nectarines and blueberries. Add the granulated sugar, cornstarch, salt and orange juice and mix gently. Pour the fruit mixture into the prepared baking dish.

How long to bake blueberry and nectarine cobbler?

Spoon large spoonfuls of dough on top of the fruit in clumps (it should look like rough, old-fashioned cobblestones, hence the name cobbler). Bake until golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center of the topping comes out clean, about 1 hour. Cool cobbler on a rack, about 20 minutes.

What’s the best way to make a blueberry crisp?

Keep refrigerated until ready to use. Preheat oven to 375°F; butter a 9-by-13-inch baking dish. Make filling: Combine nectarines and blueberries in a large bowl. Add lemon juice, sugar, cornstarch and cinnamon. Mix well and pour into baking dish.