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Classic Southern Peach Cobbler Recipe

A square slice of southern peach cobbler with a thick, gooey peach filling and sugary crumb topping on a white plate.
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Make this classic Southern peach cobbler for a comforting dessert. It features juicy, warm peaches beneath a buttery, slightly cakey topping. Serve this simple baked fruit dessert warm with vanilla ice cream.

Ingredients

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  • 6 cups fresh peaches, sliced (or 2 large cans, drained)
  • 1 cup granulated sugar (adjust based on peach sweetness)
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour (for topping)
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar (for topping)
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt (for topping)
  • 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 large egg, lightly beaten
  • 1 tablespoon coarse sugar (for sprinkling)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the sliced peaches, 1 cup sugar, 1/4 cup flour, lemon juice, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Toss gently to coat the peaches.
  3. Pour the peach mixture into the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle the 1/2 cup water evenly over the peaches.
  4. Prepare the topping: In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the 1 cup flour, 1/2 cup sugar, baking powder, and salt.
  5. Cut in the cold butter using a pastry blender or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  6. In a small bowl, whisk together the milk and the beaten egg. Pour this wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir just until combined; do not overmix.
  7. Drop spoonfuls of the batter evenly over the peach filling. Do not spread it completely; leave some gaps for the peaches to bubble through.
  8. Sprinkle the coarse sugar over the topping.
  9. Bake for 40 to 50 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the peach filling is bubbly.
  10. Let the cobbler cool slightly on a wire rack for at least 15 minutes before serving. Serve warm with vanilla ice cream.

Notes

  • If you use canned peaches, drain the syrup but reserve about 1/2 cup of the syrup to use in place of the water in the filling mixture for extra sweetness.
  • For a richer topping, you can substitute the milk and egg mixture with 1 cup of yellow cake mix combined with 1/2 cup of milk and 1/4 cup of melted butter, poured over the peaches.
  • This dessert tastes best when served warm, allowing the buttery topping to contrast with the hot, juicy fruit.

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