When it comes to comfort food desserts, nothing beats the warmth and sweetness of a freshly baked peach cobbler. This classic Southern dish is the perfect balance of tender, juicy peaches and a buttery, biscuit-like topping that bakes to golden perfection. It’s a simple yet indulgent dessert that’s ideal for summer or anytime you want a taste of nostalgia.
Whether you’re using fresh, frozen, or canned peaches, this peach cobbler recipe will make your taste buds sing. It’s easy to make, comes together quickly, and is sure to impress your guests. Serve it warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream for a truly decadent treat!
Why You’ll Love This Peach Cobbler Recipe?
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Perfect Balance of Fruit & Topping: The combination of sweet, juicy peaches and the soft, biscuit-like topping creates the ultimate dessert experience.
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Quick & Easy: With just a few simple ingredients, you can have this cobbler in the oven in under 20 minutes.
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Versatile: You can use fresh peaches in summer or frozen or canned peaches year-round—making this a recipe that’s always in season.
Recipe: Perfect Peach Cobbler
Serves: 6–8
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 40–45 mins
Total Time: 1 hour
Ingredients:
For the Peach Filling:
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6 cups fresh or frozen peaches, sliced (about 4–5 medium peaches)
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1/2 cup granulated sugar (adjust based on sweetness of peaches)
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1 tbsp lemon juice
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1 tsp ground cinnamon
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1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
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1 tbsp cornstarch (optional, for thicker filling)
For the Topping:
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1 cup all-purpose flour
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1/2 cup granulated sugar
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1 tsp baking powder
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1/2 tsp salt
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1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
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1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, cold and cubed
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1/4 cup milk
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1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions:
Step 1: Preheat & Prepare the Baking Dish
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9x9-inch baking dish (or equivalent size) with butter or non-stick spray. This ensures your cobbler won’t stick while baking.
Step 2: Prepare the Peach Filling
In a large mixing bowl, combine the sliced peaches, sugar, lemon juice, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Stir gently to coat the peaches evenly. If you prefer a thicker filling, add the cornstarch and mix until dissolved. Pour the peach mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading it out evenly.
Step 3: Make the Biscuit Topping
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon. Add the cold cubed butter to the dry ingredients. Use a pastry cutter, fork, or your hands to cut the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs with pea-sized butter pieces.
Next, pour in the milk and vanilla extract. Stir until just combined; be careful not to overmix. The batter will be somewhat thick but spoonable.
Step 4: Assemble the Cobbler
Using a spoon, dollop the biscuit batter on top of the peach filling in even spoonfuls. The topping doesn’t need to cover the entire surface—it will spread out a little as it bakes.
Step 5: Bake & Golden Perfection
Bake the cobbler in the preheated oven for 40–45 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the peach filling is bubbling around the edges. A toothpick inserted into the biscuit topping should come out clean when it’s done.
Step 6: Cool & Serve
Allow the cobbler to cool for 10–15 minutes before serving. This lets the filling thicken slightly. Serve it warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream, and enjoy the comfort of homemade peach cobbler!
Baking Tip:
For an extra touch of flavor and texture, try adding a sprinkle of coarse sugar on top of the biscuit batter before baking. This gives the topping a lovely, crunchy finish.
Cooking Tool
Baking Dish
A sturdy 9x9-inch square or round baking dish is essential for making the perfect peach cobbler. A good-quality dish ensures even heat distribution while baking, preventing burnt edges or undercooked spots. Glass or ceramic baking dishes work best, as they retain heat evenly, creating that golden, bubbling crust while allowing the peaches to cook down into a sweet, syrupy filling.
Why it's essential:
Using the right size dish ensures the topping bakes perfectly with enough space for the peach filling to bubble up around the edges. The right depth will also keep your cobbler from overflowing.