Description
Indulge in the comforting flavors of the South with this Classic Southern Peach Cobbler recipe. Sweet, juicy peaches are nestled beneath a golden, buttery crust for a dessert that sings of summer. Serve it warm with a scoop of ice cream for a truly delightful treat.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Peaches:
- 8 cups fresh peaches, peeled and sliced (about 6–7 large peaches)
- 1 cup granulated sugar (for peaches)
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch (optional, for thickening)
For the Batter:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar (for batter)
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
Optional Topping:
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar mixed with 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon for sprinkling on top
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Prepare the Peaches: Combine peaches, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, lemon juice, and cornstarch. Let sit for 10 minutes.
- Make the Batter: Whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, milk, and melted butter.
- Assemble the Cobbler: Pour batter into dish, top with peach mixture without stirring.
- Add Optional Topping: Sprinkle cinnamon-sugar mixture over peaches.
- Bake: Bake for 40-45 minutes until golden brown.
- Cool and Serve: Let cool slightly before serving with ice cream or whipped cream.
Notes
- You can use frozen peaches if fresh ones are not in season.
- This cobbler is best enjoyed warm but also tastes great at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 38g
- Sodium: 190mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 53g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Southern, Peach Cobbler, Dessert, Easy, Comfort Food
