Tennessee Peach Pudding
Indulge in this delightful Tennessee Peach Pudding, a warm, comforting dessert featuring ripe peaches baked in a sweet custardy filling. Perfect for summer gatherings, it’s sure to be a hit with family and friends!
Ingredients
For the Peach Mixture:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon optional
- ½ cup 2% milk
- 3 cups sliced peeled fresh or frozen peaches
For the Topping:
- 1 ½ cups water
- ½ cup sugar
- ½ cup packed brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon butter
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
Optional:
- Vanilla ice cream for serving
Instructions
Preheat the Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
Prepare the Peach Mixture:
- In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and ground cinnamon (if using).
- Stir in the milk just until combined.
- Gently fold in the sliced peaches.
- Spread the mixture evenly into a greased 8-inch square baking dish.
Make the Topping:
- In a large saucepan, combine the water, sugar, brown sugar, butter, and nutmeg.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, stirring until the sugars dissolve.
Assemble and Bake:
- Pour the hot topping mixture evenly over the peach mixture in the baking dish.
- Bake for 40-50 minutes, or until the filling is bubbly and a toothpick inserted into the topping comes out clean.
Serve:
- Serve warm or cold, with a scoop of vanilla ice cream if desired.
Notes
- Frozen Peaches: If using frozen peaches, no need to thaw them before using in the recipe.
- Serving Tip: This dessert is perfect with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for a delicious warm-and-cold contrast.