Peach Cobbler
A classic Southern dessert, Peach Cobbler features juicy, spiced peaches nestled under a tender, biscuit-like topping. Baked until golden and bubbly, it’s the perfect comfort food—delicious on its own or served warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Equipment
- Oven – Preheated to 375°F (190°C).
- Baking Dish: 9x13-inch (or similar size)
- Mixing Bowls: For combining ingredients separately
- Measuring Cups and Spoons: For accuracy in ingredients
- Whisk: To blend the topping batter
- Spatula: For stirring and smoothing mixtures
- Knife & Cutting Board: For peeling, pitting, and slicing peaches
Ingredients
- For the Peach Filling
- Peaches: 6–8 fresh peaches about 6 cups sliced or 2 (15-oz) cans of sliced peaches, drained
- Granulated Sugar: 1/4 cup
- Brown Sugar: 1/4 cup
- Ground Cinnamon: 1/4 teaspoon
- Ground Nutmeg: 1/8 teaspoon
- Lemon Juice: 1 teaspoon to brighten the flavor
- Cornstarch: 2 teaspoons to thicken the filling
- For the Topping
- All-Purpose Flour: 1 cup
- Granulated Sugar: 1/4 cup
- Brown Sugar: 1/4 cup
- Baking Powder: 1 teaspoon
- Salt: 1/2 teaspoon
- Milk: 1/2 cup
- Unsalted Butter: 1/4 cup melted
- Vanilla Extract: 1 teaspoon
Instructions
- Preheat Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Prepare the Peach Filling:
- In a large bowl, combine the sliced peaches, 1/4 cup granulated sugar, 1/4 cup brown sugar, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, lemon juice, and cornstarch.
- Toss gently until the peaches are evenly coated with the sugars and spices.
- Pour the peach mixture into the 9x13-inch baking dish, spreading it into an even layer.
- Make the Topping:
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, 1/4 cup granulated sugar, 1/4 cup brown sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Stir in the milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract until just combined. Do not overmix; a few lumps are fine.
- Assemble the Cobbler:
- Drop spoonfuls of the topping over the peach filling. The topping doesn’t need to cover every bit of the peaches perfectly—it will spread out as it bakes.
- Bake:
- Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 40–45 minutes.
- The cobbler is done when the topping is golden brown and the peach filling is bubbling along the edges.
- Cool and Serve:
- Remove from the oven and allow to cool for 5–10 minutes before serving.
- Enjoy warm—it's especially delightful with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream!
- Details
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: Serves 8
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern American
- Diet: Vegetarian (contains gluten and dairy)
- Keywords
- Peach Cobbler
- Southern Dessert
- Fruit Cobbler
- Summer Dessert
- Comfort Food
- Peach Recipe
- Easy Dessert
- Baking
- Homemade Dessert
- Traditional Recipe
- Nutrition (per serving, based on 1/8th of recipe)
- Serving Size: Approximately 1/8 of the cobbler
- Calories: ~320 kcal
- Sugar: ~28 g
- Sodium: ~150 mg
- Fat: ~14 g
- Saturated Fat: ~8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: ~6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: ~50 g
- Fiber: ~3 g
- Protein: ~4 g
- Cholesterol: ~30 mg
- Note: Nutritional values are approximate and can vary based on the exact ingredients used.
Notes
Peach Options: Fresh peaches are ideal when in season; if using canned peaches, be sure to drain them well to avoid a watery filling.
Adjusting Thickness: For a thicker filling, you can add an extra teaspoon of cornstarch.
Sweetness: Adjust the sugar amounts based on the natural sweetness and ripeness of your peaches.
Serving Suggestion: Best enjoyed warm. Pair with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for an extra indulgent treat.
Texture Tip: The topping will have a biscuit-like texture; avoid overmixing to ensure it stays light and tender.
Adjusting Thickness: For a thicker filling, you can add an extra teaspoon of cornstarch.
Sweetness: Adjust the sugar amounts based on the natural sweetness and ripeness of your peaches.
Serving Suggestion: Best enjoyed warm. Pair with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for an extra indulgent treat.
Texture Tip: The topping will have a biscuit-like texture; avoid overmixing to ensure it stays light and tender.