Here’s a classic, Southern-style Peach Cobbler recipe—easy, buttery, golden, and absolutely delicious!
🍑 Classic Peach Cobbler
Ingredients (Serves 6–8)
For the peaches:
- 6–7 fresh peaches, sliced (or 2 cans sliced peaches in juice, drained)
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp butter
For the batter:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup milk
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- Pinch of salt
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, melted
🥣 Instructions
1. Prep the Peaches
If using fresh peaches:
- Add peaches, sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, lemon juice, and 2 tbsp butter to a skillet.
- Cook over medium heat for 5–7 minutes until peaches soften and syrup forms.
If using canned:
- Mix peaches with sugar, cinnamon, and vanilla (cook for 2–3 minutes if desired).
2. Make the Batter
In a bowl, whisk together:
- Flour
- Sugar
- Baking powder
- Salt
- Milk
Stir until smooth.
3. Assemble
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Pour melted butter into the bottom of a baking dish (do not stir).
- Pour the batter on top of the butter (do not stir).
- Spoon peaches and syrup evenly over the batter (still do not stir).
- The batter rises around the peaches as it bakes.
4. Bake
Bake for 40–50 minutes until the top is golden brown and bubbly.
5. Serve
Serve warm with:
🍦 Vanilla ice cream
🍨 Whipped cream
🥛 A cold glass of milk
⭐ Tips for the BEST Peach Cobbler
- Don’t stir the layers—this creates the classic cobbler crust.
- Add extra cinnamon if you like it warm and spicy.
- A sprinkle of sugar on top before baking gives a crisp, crackly crust.
- Works perfectly with fresh, frozen (thawed), or canned peaches.
If you want, I can give you:
🍑 Old-fashioned biscuit-style peach cobbler
🍑 5-ingredient quick cobbler
🍑 Cast-iron skillet peach cobbler
Which one should I send?
