Here’s a Fresh Southern Peach Cobbler recipe 🍑 — warm, sweet, and classic Southern comfort food.
Fresh Southern Peach Cobbler
Ingredients
Filling
- 5–6 fresh peaches, peeled and sliced (about 6 cups)
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- ¼ tsp nutmeg (optional)
- 2 tsp cornstarch (for thickening)
Topping
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1 cup milk
- ¼ cup butter, melted
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Prepare filling
- In a large bowl, combine sliced peaches, granulated sugar, brown sugar, lemon juice, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cornstarch.
- Toss gently and pour into a greased 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Make topping
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Stir in milk, melted butter, and vanilla until smooth.
- Assemble cobbler
- Pour batter over the peach mixture. Don’t worry if it doesn’t cover completely; it will spread while baking.
- Bake
- Bake 40–45 minutes, until topping is golden and peaches are bubbly.
- Serve
- Best served warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
Tips & Variations
- Extra juicy peaches: Use a little less cornstarch
- Crunchy topping: Sprinkle sugar or cinnamon sugar on top before baking
- Spicy twist: Add a pinch of ginger or allspice
- Mini cobblers: Bake in individual ramekins for single servings
If you want, I can also give a shortcut version using frozen peaches, or a deep-dish, extra-buttery Southern-style version that’s extra decadent 😄.
Do you want the shortcut version?
