Description
This easy peach cobbler recipe is a delightful, homestyle dessert featuring a buttery crust topped with sweet, spiced peaches. Perfectly golden and tender, this classic southern treat is baked to perfection and served warm, optionally paired with vanilla ice cream for an extra indulgent experience.
Ingredients
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Crust and Batter
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1/2 cup flour
- 1 cup sugar, divided
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/3 cup milk
- 1 egg
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla
Peach Filling
- 2 cups peeled peaches (if frozen, thaw and drain juice)
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
Topping
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
Optional
- Ice cream for serving
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for baking the cobbler.
- Melt Butter: Place 1/4 cup butter in a 9-inch glass baking dish and put it into the oven to melt while you prepare the batter.
- Prepare Batter: In a large bowl, combine 1/2 cup flour, 2/3 cup of the sugar, 1 teaspoon baking powder, and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Mix these dry ingredients thoroughly.
- Add Wet Ingredients: To the dry mix, add 1/3 cup milk, 1 egg, and 1/4 teaspoon vanilla. Stir gently until just combined to form the batter.
- Assemble Base: Carefully pour the batter over the melted butter in the baking dish, making sure not to stir it in.
- Prepare Peach Mixture: In a separate bowl, combine the peeled peaches, 1/3 cup sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and remaining 1/4 teaspoon vanilla. Mix lightly to coat the peaches evenly.
- Add Peach Topping: Spoon the peach mixture evenly over the batter in the baking dish without stirring.
- Sprinkle Brown Sugar: Evenly sprinkle 1/4 cup brown sugar over the peaches for a sweet caramelized top.
- Bake: Place the cobbler in the oven and bake for 40-45 minutes until the top is golden brown and bubbling.
- Broil for Crispness: For an extra crispy top, finish the cobbler under the broiler for 1-2 minutes, watching closely to prevent burning.
- Serve: Allow the cobbler to cool slightly before serving warm. Optionally, serve with a scoop of ice cream for a delicious contrast.
Notes
- Use fresh or thawed frozen peaches; if using frozen, be sure to drain excess juice to avoid a soggy cobbler.
- Do not stir the batter and peach topping together; the layering creates the signature cobbler texture.
- Baking in a glass dish helps melt the butter evenly and creates a crispy edge.
- Keep an eye on the cobbler when broiling to avoid burning the sugar topping.
- Serving with vanilla ice cream enhances the warm, fruity flavors of the cobbler.
