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Can we talk about comfort zones for a second?

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Because this here – Caramelized Peach + White Chocolate Oatmeal Skillet Cookie Pie – is so completely out of my comfort zone. It’s completely sweet, but has nothing to do with chocolate (well at least not semi sweet or dark anyway) and is full of fruit. If you have been reading for any amount of time than you know I am all about chocolate. Especially chocolate that has nothing to do with fruit. I just do not like that combo (unless bananas, dates or maybe, maybe a caramel apple).

Things with fruit and white chocolate as the stars are just a foreign concept to me. Sure, I have made some fruit desserts that I love. I mean, I still dream about this crumble, this pie, this dump bake and these caramel apples (LOVE THESE).

Normally though, when it comes to dessert I really just stick to chocolate. I pretty much have zero interest in venturing outside my little chocolate dessert bubble. I know, so totally lame. On occasion though, I want to do something different and that is when recipes like this one happen. And you know what? Every time they do happen I wonder why I don’t make non-chocolate sweet things more often. Hopefully, I am beginning to see the light. Probably not, but I am hopeful.

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Right now is a weird time. We are at the end of summer when all the fruits and vegetables are at their best. But it’s also that time when people begin to think about fall. Fall baking, cozy foods and pumpkin everything. This in-between period can be kind of hard for me in deciding what to make. Summer fruit or cozy fall chocolate?

For now I am sticking with summer. I am nowhere near ready for pumpkin anything yet. Check back with me a few weeks into September and… pretty sure I will be more than ready for pumpkin by then.

Currently, I am all about eating up every last bit of summer. Like give me all the berries, all the stone fruits, all the melons, all the tomatoes, corn, zucchini and everything in-between. This means today is peach day! Well, actually I kind of used a mix of nectarines and peaches since I had both on hand and also love nectarines. You can use either one, or do what I did and just use both. This skillet cookie/pie you see here, was actually inspired by anther favorite dessert I made last fall. That cookie involved chocolate, caramel and apples and I loved it so much. I have been dying to do another skillet cookie ever since, so I thought why not try one with peaches.

Caramelized Peach + White Chocolate Oatmeal Skillet Cookie Pie | halfbakedharvest.com @hbharvest Caramelized Peach + White Chocolate Oatmeal Skillet Cookie Pie | halfbakedharvest.com @hbharvest

This time I made it more pie-like with peaches on the bottom an cookie on the top. I was going to put cookie on the bottom too, but then I realized that would mean having to scoop out the caramelized peaches from the skillet and onto a plate. I know this seems like no big deal, but it was just not an extra step I wanted to take. Things that are all warm and caramely should just stay put. It’s easier that way.  Trust me.

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So the peaches stay on the bottom in the sweet self made caramel sauce and the oatmeal cookie studded with white chocolate gets baked right on top. I guess it is kind of like a cookie crumble, but I liked the sound of pie. Pie aways sounds pretty delicious.

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In true Gerard family fashion, I just added a heck of a lot of sweet vanilla ice cream (an absolute must with this), handed everyone some spoons and said dig in. Who needs bowls? It just means more dishes to wash anyway, and we all know that eating a warm cookie straight from its baking dish is better than anything.

This dish is perfect for these late summer days that can sometimes have a little bit of a chill to them. It’s the perfect mix of hot cookie and cold ice cream.

Caramelized Peach + White Chocolate Oatmeal Skillet Cookie Pie | halfbakedharvest.com @hbharvest

It’s crazy easy, crazy delicious and all you have to do is make it. Ok, you obviously do not HAVE to, but I really hope you will.

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Caramelized Peach and Whole Wheat White Chocolate Oatmeal Skillet Cookie Pie.

4 from 34 votes
6 Servings
calories 806kcal
Prep10 minutes
Cook25 minutes
Total35 minutes
This white oatmeal skillet is completely sweet, but has nothing to do with chocolate and is full of scrumptious fruit.
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Ingredients 

Instructions 

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Heat a 10- to 12-inch ovenproof skillet over medium heat; add 1 tablespoon of the butter. Add the sliced peaches, and sprinkle with brown sugar. Cook 3 minutes; stir peaches, and cook another 2 to 3 minutes or until caramelized and soft. Remove from the heat; add 1 tablespoon of the vanilla. Toss well. Spoon out about 2 tablespoons of the sauce for serving (you do not have to do this, it just makes for nice presentation.)
  • In a large mixing bowl or bowl of a stand mixer, add the oatmeal, white whole wheat flour, brown sugar, baking soda, salt, melted coconut oil, eggs and 2 teaspoons vanilla. Beat until combined and the dough holds together (the dough will seem oily, this is good). Mix in the almonds and about 1 cup of the white chocolate.
  • Sprinkle the dough directly over the peaches and or nectarines. Do not worry if there are a few patches where there is no cookie dough. It does not have to be perfect, the dough will fill out as it bakes.
  • Bake for about 20-25 minutes, just do not over bake. Underdone is always better in my opinion. Remove from the oven and let sit 5 minutes. Top with vanilla ice cream and the reserved butter/caramel sauce from caramelizing the peaches. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 4g | Calories: 806kcal | Carbohydrates: 100g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 44g | Saturated Fat: 30g | Cholesterol: 68mg | Sodium: 321mg | Potassium: 473mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 67g | Vitamin A: 520IU | Vitamin C: 6.6mg | Calcium: 142mg | Iron: 2.6mg

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Seriously? And on a Tuesday? Oh wait, they’re whole wheat. Yes. Let’s get our spoons already…

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I'm Tieghan, the recipes you'll find here are inspired by the people and places I love most. I try to live simply, eat seasonally, and cook with whole foods. My hope is to inspire a love for amazing food, as well as the courage to try something new!

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117 Comments

  1. Katya @ Little Broken says:

    Why dessert? I’m thinking more like breakfast 🙂

    1. halfbakedharvest says:

      Hah! I like the way you think! 🙂

  2. Mykaila Hep says:

    Looks and sounds just amazing! Can’t wait to try it for myself!

    1. halfbakedharvest says:

      Thanks so much! 🙂

  3. Katrina @ Warm Vanilla Sugar says:

    This is out of my comfort zone too, but in the best way possible. YESSSSSSSSSSS!!!!

    1. halfbakedharvest says:

      Haha, thanks! Hope you had a great Tuesday!

  4. 40aprons says:

    Gorgeous, gorgeous, gorgeous! Also.. I think I have those dish towels. Just saying.

    Beautiful work! 🙂 Looks and sound delish.

    1. halfbakedharvest says:

      THANK YOU! 🙂 Hope you had a great day!

  5. Alexandra @ Confessions of a Bright-Eyed Baker says:

    I’m the exact same way; dessert for me means chocolate, and even though I have made a few desserts without chocolate before that I actually love, I don’t think I’ll ever stop favoring chocolate over the rest. But this cookie pie looks incredible and I love peachy crumble-type desserts too. YUM!

    1. halfbakedharvest says:

      Haha, you sound just like me!
      Thanks Alexandra!

  6. Marci says:

    I love these skillet deserts, they are great for when we go camping.

    1. halfbakedharvest says:

      They are perfect for camping! Thanks Marci!

  7. Sophia @ NY Foodgasm says:

    WANT this NOWWWWW!

    1. halfbakedharvest says:

      Haha! Thanks Sophia!

  8. Beth @ bethcakes says:

    I love fall, but I’m sooo not ready for summer to be over. I love that you sort of combined both with this skillet cookie! Summer peaches, and a warm cookie for fall nights. 🙂

    1. halfbakedharvest says:

      Thanks Beth! That is what I was think with the warm cookie, but still have those peaches for summer! 🙂

  9. Matt @ Plating Pixels says:

    Oh My Goodness. I’m starting to miss summer but this recipe would help create a cozy transition. I love skillet dishes, especially fruit crumbles. I’m experimenting with a blueberry cobbler skillet recipe and am totally on the same page with this amazing looking recipe!

    1. halfbakedharvest says:

      Thanks Matt! The blueberry cobbler skillet sounds awesome!

  10. Rena says:

    Looks delicious. What temp do you bake it at?

    1. halfbakedharvest says:

      Oops, So sorry, it is 350 degrees F. Hope you love these!

  11. Annie @ ciaochowbambina says:

    Our kids are coming in this weekend and I know this recipe will be a highlight…thank you!

  12. Michelle @ Feed Me I'm Hungry says:

    I’m a chocolate lover too… and not usually big on white chocolate. And I love fruit desserts, but not usually peaches. Yet, I’m drooling looking at the photos of this recipe. I’m glad you stepped out of your comfort zone on this one. I think you’ve got a winner!

  13. Mo Stych (@mstych) says:

    This looks UNREAL. Can’t wait to try it!

    1. halfbakedharvest says:

      Thank you!

  14. Julia says:

    I’m so glad you went out of your comfort zone for this recipe because it looks absolutely fabulous. Way to be, sister, way to be!

    1. halfbakedharvest says:

      Thanks Julia!

  15. CakePants says:

    Whoooa…I’ve been fixating on cobblers all summer, but this looks like a *fantastic* twist on more traditional fruit desserts! Love the idea of a cookie on top – so creative!

    1. halfbakedharvest says:

      Thanks so much! 🙂