Description
Southern charm meets sweet nostalgia in this classic Peach Cobbler, where ripe summer peaches nestle beneath a golden, buttery crust. Warm comfort fills your kitchen, promising a delightful dessert that connects generations through simple, heartwarming ingredients.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 6–8 fresh peaches (about 5 cups), peeled and sliced (or 2 cans sliced peaches, drained)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup light brown sugar
Spices and Flavor Enhancers:
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Thickening Agent:
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch (optional, for thickening)
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 350°F, positioning the rack in the center for even baking.
- Melt butter directly in a 9×13-inch baking dish by placing it in the preheating oven, then tilt the pan to coat the entire bottom surface evenly.
- For fresh peaches, combine peaches with sugars, cinnamon, lemon juice, and cornstarch in a saucepan. Simmer for 5-7 minutes until the mixture thickens and becomes glossy. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract. For canned peaches, simply mix these ingredients in a mixing bowl.
- In a separate large bowl, blend flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Gently incorporate milk until the batter is just combined, being careful not to overmix.
- Carefully pour the batter over the melted butter in the baking dish, ensuring even distribution without stirring.
- Gently spread the peach mixture across the batter’s surface, maintaining distinct layers and avoiding mixing.
- Sprinkle additional sugar across the top for a caramelized finish.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes until the surface turns golden brown and the filling bubbles around the edges, indicating complete cooking.
- Allow the cobbler to rest for 10-15 minutes, which helps set the filling and makes serving easier. Complement with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or dollop of whipped cream.
Notes
- Make sure butter is fully melted and coating the entire baking dish for a crispy, golden bottom crust.
- For a more intense peach flavor, use ripe, in-season peaches and macerate them with sugar for 15 minutes before cooking.
- Consider using brown sugar instead of white sugar to add deeper caramel notes and complexity to the dessert.
- Gluten-free variation: Swap all-purpose flour with a 1:1 gluten-free baking flour blend to accommodate dietary restrictions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 5 mg
- Fat: 2 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg