Ingredients
6 to 8 fresh peaches, peeled and sliced (or canned peaches, drained)
1/2 to 3/4 cup granulated sugar (for filling)
1 to 2 tablespoons cornstarch (or all-purpose flour)
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
pinch of salt (for filling)
1 cup all-purpose flour (for topping)
2 to 3 tablespoons granulated sugar (for topping)
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt (for topping)
6 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
1/3 to 1/2 cup milk or buttermilk
1 egg (optional, for richer topping)
pinch of nutmeg (optional)
drop of almond extract (optional)
brown sugar (optional, can substitute for granulated sugar in filling)
splash of bourbon (optional)
Instructions
1-Prep the Peaches: Preheat oven to 375°F. Toss sliced peaches with sugar, cornstarch, lemon juice, cinnamon, and salt; let rest 10-15 minutes to draw out juices and thicken.
2-Make the Cobbler Topping: Whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Work in cold butter until coarse crumbs form with pea-sized pieces. Gradually stir in milk until a soft, shaggy dough comes together (do not overmix).
3-Put It Together: Melt butter in a cast iron skillet or baking dish in the oven until sizzling. Pour in peach mixture, then drop golf ball-sized portions of dough over the top.
4-Bake Until Golden: Bake at 375°F for 35-45 minutes until topping is golden brown and firm, and filling is bubbling. If top browns too quickly, cover loosely with foil. Let cool 10 minutes before serving with ice cream or whipped cream.
5-Check for Doneness: Press topping—it should feel firm. Edges should bubble actively. If juices are thin, bake 5-10 more minutes; filling thickens as it cools.
Last Step:
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🍑 Rest the peach mixture for 10-15 minutes to prevent watery filling and achieve the perfect thick, jammy consistency.
🥧 Cover loosely with foil if the topping browns too quickly before the filling is fully cooked.
🍑 Substitute canned peaches or add nutmeg, almond extract, or a splash of bourbon for custom flavor variations.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Resting time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: Southern American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg