Here’s a rich, buttery vanilla peach cobbler that’s golden, gooey, and perfect warm with ice cream. It’s straightforward to make but tastes like a dessert you spent hours on.
Ingredients (serves 6–8)
For the filling:
- 4 cups fresh or canned peaches (drained if canned), sliced
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon (optional, but recommended)
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
For the cobbler topping:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (1 stick), melted
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven:
- 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare the peaches:
- In a medium bowl, mix peaches, sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, and lemon juice.
- Pour into a greased 8×8-inch or 9×9-inch baking dish.
- Make the topping:
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Stir in melted butter, milk, and vanilla until just combined.
- Assemble:
- Spoon the topping over the peaches. Don’t worry about covering completely—the topping will spread while baking.
- Bake:
- Bake 35–40 minutes, until the topping is golden brown and the filling is bubbly.
- Cool slightly and serve:
- Best served warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream.
💡 Tips:
- If using frozen peaches, thaw and drain them first to avoid extra liquid.
- For extra buttery flavor, dot the topping with small bits of butter before baking.
- You can swap peaches for other fruits like berries, cherries, or plums.
If you want, I can also give a shortcut, ultra-creamy version that layers the peaches and buttery batter in one go, so it bakes into a custardy, almost cake-like cobbler. It’s my personal favorite. Do you want that version?
