Here’s a classic Peach Cobbler recipe warm, buttery, and bursting with sweet peach flavor, topped with a golden, cake-like or biscuit-style crust. This is an easy and traditional Southern-style version, perfect served warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream!
🍑 Classic Peach Cobbler Recipe
🧂 Ingredients
🍑 For the Peach Filling:
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2 (15 oz) cans of sliced peaches in syrup, drained, or
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4 cups fresh peaches, peeled and sliced (plus 1/4 cup sugar)
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1/2 cup granulated sugar (adjust if peaches are very sweet)
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1 tsp cinnamon
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1/4 tsp nutmeg
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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1 tbsp lemon juice (brightens the flavor)
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1 tbsp cornstarch (optional, for thickening if using fresh peaches)
🍞 For the Cobbler Topping:
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1 cup all-purpose flour
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1 cup granulated sugar
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2 tsp baking powder
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1/4 tsp salt
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3/4 cup milk
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1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
👩🍳 Instructions
1. Preheat the Oven
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Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
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Place the melted butter in a 9×13-inch baking dish or cast iron skillet.
2. Prepare the Peach Filling
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In a bowl, combine drained peaches, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, vanilla, and lemon juice.
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If using fresh peaches, toss them with sugar and cornstarch to help thicken the juice as it bakes.
3. Make the Batter
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In another bowl, mix flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
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Stir in milk until just combined (batter will be thin).
4. Assemble the Cobbler
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Pour the batter directly over the melted butter in the baking dish. Do not stir.
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Spoon the peach mixture evenly over the batter. Again, do not stir—the batter will rise around the fruit as it bakes.
5. Bake
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Bake for 40–50 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and cooked through.
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The edges should be crispy and the center set.
6. Serve
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Let cool for 10–15 minutes.
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Serve warm, optionally topped with vanilla ice cream, whipped cream, or a drizzle of caramel sauce.
🔁 Optional Variations
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Crispy Top: Sprinkle the batter with 2 tbsp of sugar before baking.
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Biscuit-style topping: Use a drop-biscuit dough instead for a denser texture.
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Spiked Peach Cobbler: Add a splash of bourbon or rum to the peach filling.
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Gluten-Free: Use a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend.