Tennessee Peach Pudding

Step 3: Make the Pudding Topping

In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Add the cold butter cubes and, using a pastry cutter or your fingers, work the butter into the dry ingredients until it resembles coarse crumbs. In another small bowl, whisk together milk and egg, then pour into the flour-butter mixture. Stir gently until just combined. The batter will be slightly thick but pourable.

Step 4: Assemble

Spoon the pudding topping over the peaches, covering them as evenly as possible. Don’t worry if some peaches peek through—the bubbling fruit beneath will be deliciously visible after baking.

Step 5: Bake

Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 45–50 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. The peach juices will bubble up around the edges, creating a syrupy, fragrant aroma that fills the kitchen.

Step 6: Serve

Allow the pudding to cool for about 10 minutes. This allows the juices to thicken slightly. Serve warm with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream for the ultimate indulgence.

Tips for the Perfect Tennessee Peach Pudding

1. Use ripe peaches: The riper the peaches, the sweeter and juicier the pudding. If fresh peaches aren’t in season, frozen peaches work fine—just thaw and drain excess liquid.
2. Don’t overmix the batter: Overmixing can make the topping dense instead of light and tender.
3. Customize spices: A pinch of ginger or cardamom adds a subtle warmth to the dessert if desired.
4. Let it rest: The pudding tastes even better the next day after the flavors meld together.

Tennessee Peach Pudding is the perfect combination of soft, juicy peaches and a slightly crisp, buttery topping. It’s easy to make, comforting, and full of Southern charm. Once you try it, this dessert is bound to become a family favorite, served with smiles and seconds at every gathering.

If you want, I can also make a version with a gooey caramel peach sauce that elevates the dessert even more. That would be like taking it to the next level of Southern decadence!

Do you want me to do that version too?