Peach Cobbler
This homemade peach cobbler recipe is a delightful dessert that captures the essence of summer with its sweet, juicy peaches and buttery, golden topping. It's a classic Southern comfort food that's easy to make and perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
- 7 cups fresh sliced peaches 4-6 peaches depending on the size
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup white granulated sugar
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- ⅕ tsp ground nutmeg
- 1 tsp fresh squeezed lemon juice
- 2 tsp cornstarch
- 1 cup all purpose flour
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 6 Tbsp cold butter, cubed
- ⅓ cup boiling water * or more if needed (up to 1/2 cup total)
- 3 Tbsp granulated sugar
- 1 tsp cinnamon
Instructions
- preheat oven to 425℉
- peel, pit and slice the peaches
- combine 7 cups fresh sliced peaches , ¼ cup brown sugar, ¼ cup white granulated sugar, ½ tsp cinnamon, ⅕ tsp ground nutmeg, 1 tsp fresh squeezed lemon juice and 2 tsp cornstarch in a large bowl and toss to combine then transfer to a 2 Qt baking dish and bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes.
- while the peaches are baking, combine 1 cup all purpose flour¼ cup granulated sugar, ¼ cup brown sugar, 1 tsp baking powder, ½ tsp salt, and 6 Tbsp cold butter, cubed in a large bowl. Blend in butter with your fingertips or a pastry blender until mixture resembles coarse crumbs then stir in the water until just combined but loose enough to drop in dollops on the top of the cobbler. (start with 1/3 cup and go up to 1/2 cup boiling water as needed)
- remove the peaches from the oven and dollop the topping mixture over top to cover as much as you can.
- return the cobbler to the oven and bake a further 20-30 minutes until bubbly around the edges and the top is golden brown.
- Remove from oven and let sit a few minutes before serving.
- Serve with ice cream for a real treat! Enjoy!
Notes
This is an easy and delicious way to use up fresh from the Orchard peaches but it will also work with frozen (thawed) peaches or canned (drained well).