Description
Homemade Southern peach cobbler blends sweet summer fruit with buttery golden crust, creating a delightful dessert that sings with classic comfort. Warm spices and fresh peaches meld perfectly, inviting you to savor each delicious spoonful of pure culinary pleasure.
Ingredients
Scale
Fruits and Base:
- 6 cups fresh peaches, sliced (or 2 (15-ounce) cans, drained, or 1 (32-ounce) bag frozen, thawed)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- ½ cup granulated sugar (adjust for sweetness of peaches)
- ¼ cup brown sugar
Spices and Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch (to thicken the filling)
Dry and Wet Batter Ingredients:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- ¾ cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven, establishing a warm environment for the cobbler at 375°F (190C).
- Prepare the baking vessel by generously coating a 9×13-inch dish with butter or non-stick spray, ensuring a smooth release for the dessert.
- Arrange the fresh peaches in the greased baking dish, creating an even layer that will become the luscious foundation of the cobbler.
- Sprinkle the granulated sugar and brown sugar over the peaches, allowing the crystals to nestle between the fruit and create a sweet, caramelizing base.
- Dust the cinnamon and nutmeg across the sugared peaches, infusing the filling with warm, aromatic spices that complement the fruit’s natural sweetness.
- In a separate mixing bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt, creating a dry mixture that will form the cobbler’s tender topping.
- Whisk the milk and melted butter into the dry ingredients, stirring until a smooth, slightly lumpy batter emerges with a consistent texture.
- Gently pour the batter over the seasoned peaches, allowing it to spread naturally without completely covering the fruit, creating a rustic, uneven surface.
- Place the baking dish in the preheated oven, letting the cobbler bake until the top turns golden brown and the peaches bubble with a rich, syrupy consistency.
- Remove from the oven and let the cobbler rest for a few minutes, allowing the filling to set and the flavors to meld together before serving.
Notes
- Opt for ripe, juicy peaches at peak season for the most intense, sweet flavor that really makes this cobbler shine.
- Experiment with a mix of white and yellow peaches to create a more complex, layered taste profile in your dessert.
- Consider adding a splash of bourbon or vanilla extract to the peach mixture for an unexpected depth of flavor that takes the cobbler to the next level.
- Use cold butter and work quickly when making the topping to ensure a flaky, tender texture that melts in your mouth.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 24 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg