Here’s a classic Southern Peach Cobbler—warm, syrupy peaches with a golden, buttery topping 🍑
Simple, nostalgic, and perfect with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Southern Peach Cobbler
Ingredients (6–8 servings)
For the filling
- 5–6 cups sliced peaches (fresh, peeled)
(or 2 cans sliced peaches, drained) - ¾ cup sugar
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- ½ tsp nutmeg (optional)
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
For the topping
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1 cup milk
- ½ cup (1 stick) butter, melted
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare peaches
In a bowl, mix peaches with sugars, cinnamon, nutmeg, lemon juice, vanilla, and cornstarch. - Make batter
Whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
Stir in milk until smooth. - Assemble
Pour melted butter into a baking dish.
Pour batter over butter (do not stir).
Spoon peaches evenly over batter (do not stir). - Bake
Bake for 40–45 minutes until golden and bubbly. - Cool slightly & serve
Serving Ideas
- Vanilla ice cream
- Whipped cream
- A drizzle of caramel
Tips for Perfect Cobbler
✔ Don’t stir the layers
✔ Fresh peaches = best flavor
✔ Let it rest 10 minutes before serving
Easy Variations
- Add blueberries or raspberries
- Use canned peaches in winter
- Sprinkle coarse sugar on top for crunch
If you want, I can also give you Grandma’s old-fashioned cobbler, a biscuity topping version, or a no-sugar-added option.
