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.
Ingredients
Peach Filling:
- 6 –8 medium ripe peaches about 5 cups, peeled, pitted, and sliced
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1½ 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
- 1½ 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.
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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