Southern Peach Cobbler Recipe
Southern Peach Cobbler is a beloved classic dessert that celebrates fresh, juicy peaches baked under a golden, buttery biscuit or cake-like topping. Warm, comforting, and easy to make, it’s perfect for summer gatherings, holidays, or any family dinner. With its balance of sweet and tart flavors and rustic charm, this cobbler is a crowd-pleaser that can be customized with spices, berries, or boozy twists.
Equipment
- Mixing bowls
- Measuring Cups and Spoons
- Baking dish (9x13 inch recommended, ceramic or glass)
- Knife and cutting board
- Pastry brush (optional)
- Oven
Ingredients
(Adjust quantities per serving or preference)
- Fresh peaches, peeled and sliced
- Granulated sugar (or a mix of granulated and brown sugar)
- Spices: cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger
- Lemon juice (optional, for brightness)
- Thickener: cornstarch (or flour/tapioca)
- Biscuit or cake batter topping ingredients: flour, baking powder, sugar, salt, butter, milk (or vegan substitute)
- Butter (for topping and dotting)
Instructions
- Prepare the Peaches: Peel and slice peaches. Toss with sugar, spices, lemon juice, and thickener in a bowl. Let sit to macerate.
- Make the Topping: Combine dry ingredients for topping. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in milk until just combined.
- Assemble: Pour peach mixture into baking dish. Evenly spoon or spread topping over peaches. Dot with extra butter or brush melted butter on top.
- Bake: Place in preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 45–50 minutes or until topping is golden and filling is bubbly.
- Cool and Serve: Let cool 10 minutes before serving. Optionally serve with ice cream or whipped cream.
Notes
- Tip: Use a mix of tart and sweet peaches for balanced flavor.
- For a crispier topping, bake uncovered; if browning too fast, tent with foil.
- Fresh peaches work best, but frozen peaches are a great alternative outside of peach season.
- To reduce sugar, adjust sweetness to taste or use natural sweeteners.
- Try adding berries or a splash of bourbon for variation.
- Leftovers keep well refrigerated and reheat nicely in the oven to restore crispness.