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The Best Peach Cobbler Recipe

A rich, comforting dessert with tender, juicy peaches and a golden, buttery topping—this easy peach cobbler is a Southern classic done right.
Prep Time:20 minutes
Cook Time:45 minutes
Total Time:1 hour 5 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Southern American
Keyword: easy peach cobbler, peach cobbler recipe
Servings: 8 Servings

Ingredients

Peach Filling:

  • 6 –8 medium ripe peaches about 5 cups, peeled, pitted, and sliced
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • tbsp cornstarch or 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • ½ tsp ground cinnamon
  • ¼ tsp ground nutmeg optional
  • 1 tbsp unsalted butter cut into small pieces

Cobbler Topping:

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • tsp baking powder
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ½ cup 1 stick cold unsalted butter, cubed
  • ½ cup milk or buttermilk
  • 1 tbsp coarse sugar optional, for topping

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  • In a large bowl, combine sliced peaches, sugar, lemon juice, cornstarch (or flour), cinnamon, and nutmeg. Gently toss to coat.
  • Pour peach mixture into the prepared dish. Dot with butter.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
  • Cut cold butter into dry ingredients using a pastry blender or forks until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  • Stir in milk or buttermilk just until combined; do not overmix.
  • Drop spoonfuls of the topping over the peach mixture.
  • Sprinkle coarse sugar on top if desired.
  • Bake for 40–50 minutes until topping is golden and peaches are bubbly.
  • Let rest for 15–30 minutes before serving.

Notes

  • Use Freestone peaches for easy slicing and best flavor.
  • For frozen peaches, thaw and drain first.
  • For canned peaches, drain thoroughly and reduce added sugar.
  • Topping texture depends on cold butter—don’t skip that step.
  • Let cobbler rest after baking to allow filling to set properly.

    Nutrition Information (Per Serving)

    • Calories: 295
    • Protein: 3g
    • Fat: 12g
    • Total Carbs: 44g
    • Fiber: 2g
    • Net Carbs: 42g