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Classic Southern Peach Cobbler


  • Author: jackson-walker
  • Total Time: 60 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A warm and comforting peach cobbler made with fresh peaches and a buttery biscuit topping that’s perfect for summer gatherings or cozy nights in.


Ingredients

  • Fresh peaches – 6–8 medium peaches (about 3–4 cups sliced)
  • Granulated sugar – 1 cup, divided
  • Lemon juice – 1 tablespoon
  • Cornstarch – 1–2 tablespoons
  • Ground cinnamon – 1 teaspoon
  • Salt – ¼ teaspoon
  • Unsalted butter – 6 tablespoons, cold for topping + 2 tablespoons melted for filling
  • All-purpose flour – 1 ½ cups (for topping)
  • Baking powder – 1 tablespoon
  • Buttermilk – ¾ cup
  • Vanilla extract – 1 teaspoon
  • Optional: turbinado sugar or sanding sugar for sprinkling

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish or a deep cast-iron skillet with a little butter.
  2. Peel (optional), pit, and slice the peaches into ½-inch slices. Toss them with ½ cup of granulated sugar, lemon juice, cinnamon, salt, and 2 tablespoons melted butter. Let sit 10–15 minutes.
  3. Sprinkle 1–2 tablespoons cornstarch over the peach mixture and toss to combine. Spoon into the prepared dish and drizzle any remaining juices over the top.
  4. Whisk together 1 ½ cups flour, baking powder, the remaining ½ cup sugar, and a pinch of salt in a mixing bowl. Cut in 6 tablespoons cold unsalted butter until crumbly.
  5. Add ¾ cup buttermilk and fold gently until the dough just comes together. Drop spoonfuls of dough over the peach mixture.
  6. Brush the tops of the biscuits with extra melted butter and sprinkle turbinado sugar on top.
  7. Bake for 35–45 minutes until the topping is golden brown and the filling is bubbling thickly at the edges.
  8. Let rest for 10–15 minutes before serving. Serve warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream if desired.

Notes

For a nice crunch, use turbinado or sanding sugar on top. If peaches are juicy, increase cornstarch to thicken the filling.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 45 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Southern

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 400
  • Sugar: 36g
  • Sodium: 150mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 10g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 60g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 5g
  • Cholesterol: 40mg

Keywords: peach cobbler, Southern dessert, summer dessert, homemade peach cobbler, fresh peach recipe