{"id":3444,"date":"2026-04-17T01:12:18","date_gmt":"2026-04-17T01:12:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/food.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/?p=3444"},"modified":"2026-04-17T01:12:18","modified_gmt":"2026-04-17T01:12:18","slug":"tennessee-peach-pudding","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/food.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/?p=3444","title":{"rendered":"Tennessee Peach Pudding"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Tennessee Peach Pudding<\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Tennessee Peach Pudding is the kind of dessert that doesn\u2019t try too hard\u2014and doesn\u2019t need to. It\u2019s simple, rustic, and incredibly comforting. Juicy peaches bake beneath a soft, buttery topping while a rich brown sugar sauce seeps through everything, creating caramelized edges and a tender, spoonable center.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s the dessert you make when you want your kitchen to smell like melted butter and warm sugar. When you want something that feels homemade, welcoming, and just a little nostalgic. Whether it\u2019s peak peach season or the middle of winter with a can of peaches in your pantry, this dish always delivers that cozy, satisfying bite.<\/p>\n<h2>\u00a0Ingredients<\/h2>\n<h3>For the peaches:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>4 cups sliced peaches (fresh, frozen, or canned\u2014drained if canned)<\/li>\n<li>1\/2 cup granulated sugar<\/li>\n<li>1 teaspoon cinnamon (optional, but recommended)<\/li>\n<li>1 teaspoon vanilla extract<\/li>\n<li>1 tablespoon lemon juice<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>For the batter:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>1 cup all-purpose flour<\/li>\n<li>1 cup granulated sugar<\/li>\n<li>1 teaspoon baking powder<\/li>\n<li>1\/4 teaspoon salt<\/li>\n<li>1\/2 cup milk<\/li>\n<li>1\/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>For the sauce:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>1 cup hot water<\/li>\n<li>1\/2 cup brown sugar<\/li>\n<li>2 tablespoons unsalted butter<\/li>\n<li>1 teaspoon vanilla extract<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>\u00a0Instructions<\/h2>\n<h3>1. Prepare the peaches<\/h3>\n<p>In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the sliced peaches, sugar, cinnamon, vanilla, and lemon juice. Let the mixture cook for about 5\u20137 minutes, just until the peaches soften slightly and release their juices.<\/p>\n<p>You\u2019re not making jam here\u2014keep the peaches intact so you still get those juicy bites in every spoonful.<\/p>\n<h3>2. Make the batter<\/h3>\n<p>In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Add the milk and melted butter, then stir until just combined.<\/p>\n<p>The batter should be smooth and pourable\u2014not too thick, not too runny.<\/p>\n<h3>3. Assemble the pudding<\/h3>\n<p>Preheat your oven to 350\u00b0F (180\u00b0C). Lightly grease a baking dish.<\/p>\n<p>Spread the warm peach mixture evenly across the bottom of the dish. Then pour the batter over the peaches. Don\u2019t worry if it doesn\u2019t fully cover everything\u2014it will spread as it bakes.<\/p>\n<h3>4. Make the sauce<\/h3>\n<p>In a small saucepan, heat the water, brown sugar, and butter until everything is melted and combined. Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.<\/p>\n<p>Now comes the magic: slowly pour the sauce over the batter.<br \/>\nIt might look strange at this stage\u2014but trust the process. As it bakes, the sauce will sink and transform into a rich, caramel-like layer underneath.<\/p>\n<h3>5. Bake<\/h3>\n<p>Place the dish in the oven and bake for 35\u201345 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and set.<\/p>\n<p>The edges will be slightly crisp and caramelized, while the center stays soft and rich with sauce.<\/p>\n<h2>\u00a0Serving<\/h2>\n<p>Serve warm, straight from the baking dish. This dessert is all about that soft, scoopable texture and warm flavor.<\/p>\n<p>For an extra treat, top it with:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A scoop of vanilla ice cream<\/li>\n<li>A dollop of whipped cream<\/li>\n<li>Or even a drizzle of cream<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>\u00a0Tips &amp; Variations<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>No fresh peaches?<\/strong> Canned or frozen work perfectly.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Want deeper flavor?<\/strong> Use dark brown sugar in the sauce.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Add texture:<\/strong> Sprinkle a little chopped pecans on top before baking.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Try other fruits:<\/strong> This recipe also works beautifully with apples, nectarines, or apricots.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>\u00a0Final Thoughts<\/h2>\n<p>Tennessee Peach Pudding isn\u2019t about perfection\u2014it\u2019s about comfort. It\u2019s the kind of dessert you bring to the table in the baking dish, hand everyone a spoon, and let them dig in.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s warm, messy, sweet, and completely irresistible\u2014the kind of recipe that quietly becomes a favorite after just one bite.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp; Tennessee Peach Pudding &nbsp; Tennessee Peach Pudding is the kind of dessert that doesn\u2019t try too hard\u2014and doesn\u2019t need&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":3445,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[4,6],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-3444","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-chicken","category-home"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/food.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3444","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/food.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/food.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/food.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/food.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=3444"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/food.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3444\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":3446,"href":"https:\/\/food.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3444\/revisions\/3446"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/food.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/3445"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/food.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=3444"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/food.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=3444"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/food.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=3444"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}