Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of this Best Peach Cobbler, a classic Southern American dessert that’s easy to make and perfect for summer. Sweet, juicy peaches are topped with a buttery, cinnamon-infused crust for a dessert that’s sure to impress.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Filling:
- 6 cups fresh or frozen sliced peaches (peeled if fresh)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
Topping:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter (cold and cut into cubes)
- 1/4 cup boiling water
Optional Topping:
- 1 tablespoon sugar + 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon mixed, for sprinkling
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Prepare the peach filling: In a large bowl, combine peaches, sugars, lemon juice, vanilla, spices, and cornstarch. Pour into a greased baking dish.
- Make the topping: Mix dry topping ingredients, cut in butter, add boiling water, and spoon over peaches.
- Add optional topping: Sprinkle cinnamon sugar over the dough.
- Bake: Bake for 40–45 minutes until golden and bubbly.
- Serve: Let cool for 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Serve warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
- Canned peaches can be used as a substitute for fresh or frozen.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 38 g
- Sodium: 230 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 56 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg
