Description
Classic Southern Peach Cobbler is a comforting baked dessert featuring juicy peaches cooked with sugar and lemon juice, topped with a fluffy cinnamon-spiced batter that bakes to a golden perfection. This easy and traditional cobbler is perfect for any occasion, served warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
Ingredients
Scale
Fruit Mixture
- 6 cups fresh or frozen sliced peaches (peeled if fresh)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- Juice of half a lemon
Batter
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (1 stick)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Spices
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Optional: 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Peaches: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the peaches, 1/2 cup granulated sugar, brown sugar, and lemon juice. Cook for 5–7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the peaches release their juices and soften slightly.
- Melt Butter in Baking Dish: While the peaches are cooking, place the unsalted butter in a 9×13-inch baking dish and put it in the preheated oven to melt fully.
- Mix Batter: In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, remaining 1/2 cup granulated sugar, baking powder, salt, milk, and vanilla extract until the batter is smooth and well combined.
- Assemble Cobbler: Once the butter has melted in the baking dish, carefully remove the dish from the oven. Pour the batter evenly over the melted butter without stirring. Then spoon the warm peach mixture, including the juices, evenly over the batter, again without stirring.
- Add Spices: Sprinkle the top of the assembled cobbler with ground cinnamon and nutmeg (if using) to add warm, aromatic flavors.
- Bake: Place the baking dish in the oven and bake for 40–45 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the batter has risen around the peaches.
- Cool and Serve: Remove the cobbler from the oven and let it cool slightly before serving. Enjoy warm, ideally with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for extra indulgence.
Notes
- Serve warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for a classic experience.
- You can substitute fresh peaches with canned peaches in juice (not syrup) and reduce the added sugar accordingly.
- For extra crunch, sprinkle coarse sugar on top before baking.
