Description
A timeless dessert made with sweet peaches, buttery crust, and warm Southern charm – just like grandma used to make.
Ingredients
For the Peach Filling:
6–7 fresh ripe peaches, peeled and sliced (or 2 lbs frozen/thawed peaches)
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup light brown sugar
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
2 tsp cornstarch (for thickening)
For the Cobbler Topping:
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/3 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup light brown sugar
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
6 tbsp unsalted butter, cold and cubed
1/4 cup boiling water
Optional Topping:
1 tbsp sugar mixed with 1/4 tsp cinnamon (for sprinkling on top)
Instructions
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
In a large bowl, combine sliced peaches, sugars, lemon juice, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cornstarch. Toss to coat evenly.
Pour peach mixture into the prepared baking dish. Set aside.
In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, sugars, baking powder, and salt.
Cut in the cold butter using a pastry cutter or fork until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Stir in boiling water until just combined to form a thick batter.
Drop spoonfuls of the topping over the peaches. It doesn’t have to fully cover—cobbler is rustic!
Sprinkle with the cinnamon-sugar topping, if using.
Bake for 40–45 minutes, or until topping is golden brown and filling is bubbly.
Allow to cool slightly before serving warm—preferably with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
Notes
To peel peaches easily, blanch them in boiling water for 30 seconds, then transfer to an ice bath.
You can substitute canned peaches (drained) when fresh are out of season.
For extra texture, add chopped pecans to the topping.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern, American
