Description
Southern Peach Cobbler is a classic comfort dessert featuring sweet, cinnamon-spiced peaches baked under a fluffy biscuit topping. This easy-to-make cobbler combines fresh or canned peaches with a buttery biscuit crust to create a warm, inviting treat perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Peach Filling
- 4 cups fresh or canned peaches, sliced (about 6-7 medium peaches or 2 cans of peaches in syrup)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar (adjust depending on the sweetness of the peaches)
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
Biscuit Topping
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter, cut into cubes
- 1/2 cup whole milk or buttermilk
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Dish: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9×9-inch baking dish with butter or non-stick cooking spray and set it aside.
- Make Peach Filling: In a large bowl, combine the sliced peaches, sugar, cornstarch, cinnamon, nutmeg, lemon juice, and vanilla extract. Stir thoroughly so all peaches are evenly coated. Pour this mixture into the prepared baking dish.
- Prepare Biscuit Topping: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon. Add the cold butter cubes and cut them into the dry ingredients with a pastry cutter or fork until the mixture looks like coarse crumbs. Gradually pour in the milk and stir just until the batter comes together. Avoid overmixing.
- Assemble Cobbler: Spoon the biscuit topping in dollops over the peach filling. The topping should be clumpy and uneven as it will spread and puff while baking.
- Bake: Place the assembled cobbler in the preheated oven and bake for 35-40 minutes. Bake until the biscuit topping is golden brown and the peach filling is bubbling around the edges.
- Cool and Serve: Remove the cobbler from the oven and let it cool for about 10 minutes. Serve warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for an indulgent finish.
Notes
- You can use fresh peaches or canned peaches in syrup depending on availability and preference.
- Adjust the sugar based on the sweetness of your peaches to avoid over-sweetening.
- Use buttermilk instead of whole milk for a richer, tangier topping.
- Serve warm for best flavor, optionally topped with ice cream or whipped cream.
- Leftovers can be stored covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheated before serving.
