Weight Watchers Peach Cobbler

With warmer weather approaching, there’s no better way to celebrate than with a freshly baked pan of peach cobbler. This 3-point Weight Watchers Peach Cobbler recipe is exactly what you need to celebrate! And since you can use this recipe to make peach cobbler with frozen peaches or with canned peaches, you can keep it handy for any time of year.

The base of this easy peach cobbler has hints of vanilla, cinnamon, and nutmeg, and it is filled with sweet, juicy peaches. The cobbler topping becomes so fluffy and delicious, like a biscuit on top. It also has hints of cinnamon and vanilla but isn’t too sweet! It allows the sweet, fruity taste of the peaches to shine. It is super easy to make the topping, too—you don’t need a mixer. Just add the wet ingredients to the dry, and voila.

This lightened-up version utilizes zero-calorie sweetener and a butter replacement in the topping, which keeps it much lower in points. However, since the sweetener is a 1:1 replacement, you can use granulated sugar if you don’t mind the extra points. Take this dessert to your upcoming summer BBQ, or make it as an after-dinner treat for your family! You can whip this dessert up with little effort and it’s a great way to use up any surplus of peaches you have.

Why You Should Try This Recipe

• It takes less than an hour from start to finish. Since the filling gets a jump start with cooking on the stovetop, this peach cobbler bakes in the oven for just about a half-hour, enough time for the cobbler topping to cook.
• Easy to adjust for special diets. This recipe is naturally a dairy free peach cobbler and can also be vegan assuming that your butter substitute is vegan! And you can make it gluten free by using a 1:1 GF flour replacement, making this sweet treat incredibly adaptable.
• You can use frozen, fresh, or canned peaches. You don’t need to find a different recipe if your peaches come in a different form! I’ll give some tips on how to adjust this recipe to fit yours.

Recipe Overview

• Serving Size: 1 serving (161g)
• Number of Servings: 8
• Time to Cook: 15 min on the stove, 30 min in the oven
• WW Points Per Recipe: 3 WW Points per serving, 27 WW points for the entire pan

Ingredients in Weight Watchers Peach Cobbler

Weight Watchers Peach Cobbler Filling

• 6 cups Sliced peaches (fresh, frozen, or canned)
• ⅓ cup Monk fruit sweetener with erythritol (or granulated sugar)
• 1 ½ tsp Vanilla extract
• 1 tbsp Cornstarch
• ½ tsp Cinnamon
• ¼ tsp Nutmeg
• ¼ tsp Salt

Peach Cobbler Topping Recipe

• 1 cup Self-rising flour (Refer to notes if you have AP flour)
• ⅓ cup Monk fruit sweetener with erythritol (or granulated sugar)
• ½ cup light butter substitute (I used I Can’t Believe It’s Not Butter, Light), melted
• 1 tsp Vanilla extract
• ¼ tsp Cinnamon
• (if needed) 1 tbsp skim milk or almond milk 

Instructions for making Weight Watchers Peach Cobbler

1. Set oven to 375° F.
2. Mix all of the dry ingredients for the peach filling. Toss the peaches with the mixture, then mix in the vanilla extract.
3. Heat the peach filling on the stovetop to release some of the juices from the peaches. Allow it to partially thicken and turn syrupy (10-15 min). At this point, I suggest giving a taste test to determine if you need more sweetener. Depending on the peaches you use, you might need more! Similarly, you might need to add an extra ½ tbsp of cornstarch if the peaches are very juicy.
4. Meanwhile, mix all of the dry ingredients for the cobbler topping. Add the vanilla extract and melted butter substitute. Gently mix with your fingers to form a dough. If extra flour is at the bottom of the bowl, add about 1 tbsp of preferred milk just to bring the dough together.
5. Transfer the peach filling to a greased 8-inch or 9-inch square baking pan. With your hands, break up pieces of the cobbler dough and scatter it evenly on top of the peaches.
6. Bake the peach cobbler for 25 to 30 minutes. You can place the square baking dish on a sheet pan just in case some of the syrup mixture bubbles over. Once done, the peach mixture will be nice and bubbly. The cobbler should be golden brown on top. Use a knife to lift the underside of one piece to ensure it is fully baked and no longer wet.
7. It will thicken more as it cools.

Notes For Fresh, Canned, and Frozen Peaches

• For Fresh Peaches: You can either peel the peach skin or leave it on; it is up to you!
• For Canned Peaches: I suggest draining the canned peaches, whether they are in syrup or juice. Canned peaches are already quite soft, so I suggest tossing them with the filling ingredients and skipping the stovetop step. You can put them right in the baking pan.
• For Frozen Peaches: Some frozen peaches can be quite tart. If so, you might need to increase the monk fruit sweetener. Make sure to taste the peach mixture before moving it to the baking pan to see if it is sweet enough. You do not need to thaw and drain them. If it seems watery when cooking the filling on the stovetop, add ½ to 1 extra tbsp of cornstarch until it is sufficiently thickened.

Variations and Substitutions

• Flour: This is a peach cobbler with self-rising flour. However, if you only have all-purpose flour, you can use 1 cup of flour plus 1 ½ tsp baking powder and ¼ tsp salt instead. You can also use a 1:1 gluten-free flour substitute if you want the dessert to be gluten-free! Add the same amount of baking powder and salt to the gf flour.
• Sugar vs Sweetener: if you would rather use granulated sugar instead of zero-calorie sweetener, you certainly can! Use the same amount. It will increase the Weight Watchers points to 8 points per serving.
• Butter Substitute: You can use a different brand or use real butter instead. Keep in mind that whichever product you use might affect the WW points. I like using the “I Can’t Believe It’s Not Butter, Light” because it is low point and still has a buttery flavor!
• Peach Cobbler with Cake Mix: Have some extra points to use up? Make it easy by using a cake mix instead of the homemade cobbler mixture. Pour the cake mix over top of the peach mixture. Adjust the baking time according to the cake box directions.
• Peach Cobbler with Oats: make a fusion of a peach crisp and peach cobbler by mixing some oats into the cobbler topping for added texture.

Tips and Tricks for Making The Best Peach Cobbler

• How To Store Weight Watchers Peach Cobbler: you can store the extra cobbler right in the dish that you bake it in. Make sure to tightly wrap it with plastic wrap or foil. You can also transfer it to an airtight container with a lid!
• In the refrigerator, this cobbler will stay fresh for 4-5 days. In the freezer, it will last for 2-3 months!
• The peach filling should be already somewhat thickened before you remove it from the stovetop. It will give you a good indication of how thick it will be later on. So, if it is still watery, do not add it to the baking pan and hope it will significantly thicken! It is best to add a bit more cornstarch because it all depends on how juicy your peaches are and what type you use.

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