Description
Southern Peach Cobbler is a classic Southern dessert featuring ripe, juicy peaches baked under a flaky, buttery crust. This warm, comforting dessert offers a perfect balance of sweet and spiced fruit flavors with a tender, golden topping. Ideal for any occasion, serve it fresh from the oven or paired with vanilla ice cream for an irresistible treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Fruit Filling
- 6–8 fresh ripe peaches, peeled, pitted, and sliced
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar (adjust to taste)
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Cobbler Topping
- 1 cup all-purpose flour (or gluten-free flour blend for gluten-free version)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup milk (dairy or dairy-free for vegan option)
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces (or plant-based butter for vegan version)
Instructions
- Prepare the Peaches: Peel, pit, and slice the fresh peaches into thick, even slices. Toss them gently with granulated sugar, cinnamon, and a dash of nutmeg. This mixture will release juices and develop rich flavor during baking.
- Make the Cobbler Batter: In a bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and milk. Stir gently until smooth. Cut cold butter into small pieces and fold them in carefully to create a flaky texture in the crust.
- Assemble the Cobbler: Pour the peach mixture into a greased baking dish. Spoon the batter evenly over the peaches, allowing it to naturally spread without pressing down.
- Bake to Perfection: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Bake the cobbler for 40-45 minutes until the fruit juices bubble around the edges and the crust turns golden brown.
- Cool and Serve: Let the cobbler cool for 10-15 minutes before serving. This resting period thickens the juices and sets the crust for the perfect melt-in-your-mouth texture.
Notes
- Use ripe, juicy peaches for the best flavor and sweetness.
- Don’t overmix the batter; stirring gently keeps the crust tender and flaky.
- Use cold butter cut into small pieces for a crispier, flakier cobbler topping.
- Look for bubbling juices around the edges as an indicator that the cobbler is fully baked.
- Allow the cobbler to rest before serving to let the filling thicken and the crust set properly.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40-45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/8th of recipe)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: Southern Peach Cobbler, Peach Dessert, Classic Southern Recipe, Gluten-Free Peach Cobbler, Summer Dessert, Fruit Cobbler
