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Southern Peach Cobbler

A warm dessert featuring ripe peaches and a buttery, fluffy topping, perfect for summer gatherings and family traditions.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert, Sweet Treat
Cuisine: Southern
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Peach Filling
  • 6 cups Fresh Peaches, peeled and sliced Aim for ripe, juicy peaches.
  • 0.5 cups Granulated Sugar For tossing with peaches.
For the Cobbler Batter
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour For the cobbler topping.
  • 1 cup Milk Use whole or 2% milk.
  • 0.5 cups Granulated Sugar For sweetness in the batter.
  • 0.5 teaspoon Baking Powder Helps the topping rise.
  • 0.5 cups Unsalted Butter, melted For richness and flavor.
  • 1 pinch Salt
For Flavor Enhancement
  • 1 teaspoon Cinnamon Elevates the flavor profile.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract For warmth in flavor.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Peel and slice the fresh peaches and place them in a mixing bowl.
  3. Sprinkle half a cup of sugar over the peaches and toss lightly. Let them sit for about 10 minutes.
Making the Cobbler Batter
  1. In another bowl, mix 1 cup of flour, 1 cup of milk, 0.5 cup of sugar, 0.5 teaspoon of baking powder, and a pinch of salt.
  2. Melt 0.5 cup of butter and stir it into the batter until completely combined.
Combining and Baking
  1. Pour the batter into a greased baking dish.
  2. Spoon the peaches along with their juices on top of the batter.
  3. Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
Finishing Touch
  1. Let the cobbler sit for about 10 minutes before serving. Enjoy warm, preferably with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

Notes

Use fresh, ripe peaches for best results. You can prepare the peach filling a day in advance and store it in the refrigerator. Avoid using overripe or underripe peaches.