Description
This Fresh Southern Peach Cobbler recipe features juicy, ripe peaches baked beneath a buttery, crumbly topping made from scratch. Perfect as a classic summer dessert, it balances the sweetness of fresh fruit with a golden, tender crust, offering a nostalgic and comforting flavor.
Ingredients
Peach Filling
- 8 fresh peaches - peeled, pitted, and sliced into thin wedges
- ¼ cup white sugar
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ⅛ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
Cobbler Topping
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup white sugar
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, chilled and cut into small pieces
- ¼ cup boiling water
Topping Sprinkle
- 3 tablespoons white sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Gather and measure all ingredients to have everything ready for cooking.
- Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 425°F (220°C) to ensure it's hot and ready when the cobbler is assembled.
- Make Peach Filling: In a large bowl, combine the sliced peaches with ¼ cup white sugar, ¼ cup brown sugar, ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon, ⅛ teaspoon nutmeg, fresh lemon juice, and cornstarch. Toss gently to coat all peach slices evenly.
- Bake Peach Filling: Pour the peach mixture into a 2-quart baking dish and bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes. This step helps the peaches release their juices and start softening.
- Prepare Cobbler Topping: While peaches bake, mix flour, ¼ cup white sugar, ¼ cup brown sugar, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl. Cut in the chilled butter with your fingertips or a pastry blender until the mixture looks like coarse crumbs. Stir in boiling water until just combined to form the topping batter.
- Assemble Cobbler: Remove the peaches from the oven. Drop spoonfuls of the cobbler topping evenly over the hot peaches.
- Sprinkle Cinnamon Sugar: Combine 3 tablespoons white sugar with 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon in a small bowl. Sprinkle this mixture over the cobbler topping to add sweetness and a hint of spice.
- Bake Final Cobbler: Return the dish to the oven and bake for about 30 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and cooked through.
Notes
- Use very ripe peaches for the best flavor and sweetness.
- If peaches are not in season, frozen peaches can be used but may require additional thickener.
- Let the cobbler cool slightly before serving to allow the filling to thicken.
- Serve with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for an extra indulgent treat.
