Fresh Peach Cobbler – Juicy, Buttery & the Ultimate Summer Comfort Dessert

🎉 Introduction

There’s nothing quite like Fresh Peach Cobbler to capture the essence of summer in a dish. With its bubbling sweet peach filling and crisp-on-the-outside, fluffy-on-the-inside topping, this cobbler is the kind of dessert that gets devoured the moment it leaves the oven.

Whether served plain, with a dollop of whipped cream, or crowned with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, peach cobbler is Southern comfort in every bite. It’s simple to prepare, completely from scratch, and uses seasonal ripe peaches to showcase their natural sweetness.

If you’re lucky enough to get your hands on fresh peaches this summer, this recipe will do them justice—and then some.

🧰 Equipment Needed

• 9×13-inch baking dish
• Medium saucepan
• Large mixing bowl
• Whisk
• Pastry cutter (optional)
• Measuring cups and spoons
• Peeler and knife
• Oven mitts
• Ice cream scoop (for serving!)

🛒 Ingredients

🍑 For the Peach Filling

• 6–8 fresh ripe peaches, peeled and sliced (about 5–6 cups)
• ½ cup granulated sugar
• ¼ cup brown sugar
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 2 tbsp cornstarch
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• ⅛ tsp nutmeg (optional)

🧁 For the Cobbler Topping

• 1½ cups all-purpose flour
• ⅓ cup granulated sugar
• 1 tbsp baking powder
• ½ tsp salt
• ½ tsp cinnamon
• ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, cold and cut into cubes
• ¾ cup whole milk (or buttermilk for extra tang)
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

✨ Optional Topping

• 1 tbsp sparkling sugar or coarse sugar for crunch
• Vanilla ice cream or whipped cream, for serving

👩‍🍳 Directions

Step 1. Prep the Peaches

1. Peel and slice your fresh peaches. If the skins are stubborn, blanch them in boiling water for 30 seconds and slip off the skins.
2. In a medium saucepan, combine:
   • 6–8 sliced peaches
   • ½ cup granulated sugar
   • ¼ cup brown sugar
   • 1 tbsp lemon juice
   • 1 tsp vanilla
   • 2 tbsp cornstarch
   • 1 tsp cinnamon
   • ⅛ tsp nutmeg (optional)
3. Cook over medium heat for 5–7 minutes until the mixture is juicy and slightly thickened.
4. Pour the peach filling into a greased 9×13-inch baking dish.

Step 2. Make the Cobbler Topping

1. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together:
   • 1½ cups flour
   • ⅓ cup sugar
   • 1 tbsp baking powder
   • ½ tsp salt
   • ½ tsp cinnamon
2. Add ½ cup cold butter and cut it into the flour using a pastry cutter or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
3. Stir in:
   • ¾ cup milk
   • 1 tsp vanilla extract
4. Mix just until combined (do not overmix). The batter will be thick and slightly sticky.

Step 3. Assemble the Cobbler

1. Drop spoonfuls of the cobbler topping over the warm peach filling in an even layer. It’s okay if some peach filling peeks through.
2. Sprinkle with sparkling sugar or a bit more granulated sugar on top for a sweet crunch.

Step 4. Bake

1. Bake in a preheated 375°F (190°C) oven for 35–45 minutes.
2. The topping should be golden brown, and the peach filling should be bubbling around the edges.
3. Let cool slightly before serving.

Step 5. Serve

• Best served warm with a big scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream.
• For breakfast? Go for a spoonful of Greek yogurt on top!

🍽️ Servings & Timing

• Servings: 8–10
• Prep time: 20 minutes
• Cook time: 40 minutes
• Total time: ~1 hour

🧊 Storage & Reheating

• Refrigerator: Store in an airtight container or cover the baking dish for up to 4 days.
• Freezer: Freeze tightly wrapped for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge.
• Reheat: Warm in the oven at 300°F (150°C) until heated through, or microwave individual portions.

🥄 Variations

• Berry-Peach Cobbler: Add 1 cup of blueberries or raspberries to the peach filling.
• Spiced Cobbler: Add cardamom or ginger for extra flavor depth.
• Crisp Hybrid: Mix oats and brown sugar into the topping for a cobbler-crisp fusion.
• Mini Cobblers: Use ramekins for individual servings—perfect for entertaining.
• Low Sugar: Reduce granulated sugar by ¼ cup if your peaches are extra sweet.

❓ 10 FAQs

1. Do I have to peel the peaches?
Peeling is optional, but it results in a smoother texture. Use the blanching method to peel easily.

2. Can I use frozen or canned peaches?
Yes! For frozen, thaw and drain excess water. For canned, use in juice (not syrup) and reduce added sugar slightly.

3. What if my peaches aren’t very ripe?
Sauté the filling a little longer to bring out their juices and sweetness.

4. Can I make the topping ahead of time?
Yes. You can mix the dry ingredients and butter ahead, then stir in the milk just before baking.

5. Is the topping like pie crust?
No—it’s more like a buttermilk biscuit or sweet drop scone. Soft, fluffy, and golden!

6. Can I double this recipe?
Yes! Use a larger baking dish or bake in two pans. Perfect for BBQs or potlucks.

7. Can I use gluten-free flour?
Yes, a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well here.

8. How do I make this dairy-free?
Use plant-based milk and butter alternatives. Coconut milk and vegan butter work great.

9. Can I bake this in a cast iron skillet?
Absolutely. It gives beautiful heat distribution and a rustic presentation.

10. How do I know when it’s done?
The filling should bubble around the edges, and the top should be golden and firm to the touch.

🏁 Conclusion

Fresh Peach Cobbler is one of those desserts that feels like a warm hug from your favorite summer memory. It’s fruity, buttery, nostalgic, and deliciously simple.

With just a handful of pantry ingredients and a few juicy peaches, you can create a dessert that shines at any table—from casual cookouts to summer holidays. Serve it warm, cold, solo, or à la mode—it’s always a winner.

So head to your farmer’s market or local orchard, grab those ripe peaches, and let’s make the most of peach season in the most delicious way possible.

Adam

Fresh Peach Cobbler – Juicy, Buttery & the Ultimate Summer Comfort Dessert

There’s nothing quite like Fresh Peach Cobbler to capture the essence of summer in a dish. With its bubbling sweet peach filling and crisp-on-the-outside, fluffy-on-the-inside topping, this cobbler is the kind of dessert that gets devoured the moment it leaves the oven. Whether served plain, with a dollop of whipped cream, or crowned with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, peach cobbler is Southern comfort in every bite. It’s simple to prepare, completely from scratch, and uses seasonal ripe peaches to showcase their natural sweetness. If you’re lucky enough to get your hands on fresh peaches this summer, this recipe will do them justice—and then some.

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Prep Time 20 minutes mins

Cook Time 40 minutes mins

Total Time 1 hour hr

Servings: 10 servings

Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients

  

🍑 For the Peach Filling

• 6 –8 fresh ripe peaches peeled and sliced (about 5–6 cups)
• ½ cup granulated sugar
• ¼ cup brown sugar
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 2 tbsp cornstarch
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• ⅛ tsp nutmeg optional

🧁 For the Cobbler Topping

• 1½ cups all-purpose flour
• ⅓ cup granulated sugar
• 1 tbsp baking powder
• ½ tsp salt
• ½ tsp cinnamon
• ½ cup 1 stick unsalted butter, cold and cut into cubes
• ¾ cup whole milk or buttermilk for extra tang
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

✨ Optional Topping

• 1 tbsp sparkling sugar or coarse sugar for crunch
• Vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for serving

Equipment

• 9×13-inch baking dish
• Medium saucepan
• Large mixing bowl
• Whisk
• Pastry cutter (optional)
• Measuring cups and spoons
• Peeler and knife
• Oven mitts
• Ice cream scoop (for serving!)

Method

 

Step 1. Prep the Peaches

1. Peel and slice your fresh peaches. If the skins are stubborn, blanch them in boiling water for 30 seconds and slip off the skins.
2. In a medium saucepan, combine:
3. 6–8 sliced peaches
4. ½ cup granulated sugar
5. ¼ cup brown sugar
6. 1 tbsp lemon juice
7. 1 tsp vanilla
8. 2 tbsp cornstarch
9. 1 tsp cinnamon
10. ⅛ tsp nutmeg (optional)
11. Cook over medium heat for 5–7 minutes until the mixture is juicy and slightly thickened.
12. Pour the peach filling into a greased 9×13-inch baking dish.

Step 2. Make the Cobbler Topping

1. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together:
2. 1½ cups flour
3. ⅓ cup sugar
4. 1 tbsp baking powder
5. ½ tsp salt
6. ½ tsp cinnamon
7. Add ½ cup cold butter and cut it into the flour using a pastry cutter or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
8. Stir in:
9. ¾ cup milk
10. 1 tsp vanilla extract
11. Mix just until combined (do not overmix). The batter will be thick and slightly sticky.

Step 3. Assemble the Cobbler

1. Drop spoonfuls of the cobbler topping over the warm peach filling in an even layer. It’s okay if some peach filling peeks through.
2. Sprinkle with sparkling sugar or a bit more granulated sugar on top for a sweet crunch.

Step 4. Bake

1. Bake in a preheated 375°F (190°C) oven for 35–45 minutes.
2. The topping should be golden brown, and the peach filling should be bubbling around the edges.
3. Let cool slightly before serving.

Step 5. Serve

1. Best served warm with a big scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream.
2. For breakfast? Go for a spoonful of Greek yogurt on top!

Notes

🧊 Storage & Reheating
Refrigerator: Store in an airtight container or cover the baking dish for up to 4 days.

Freezer: Freeze tightly wrapped for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge.

Reheat: Warm in the oven at 300°F (150°C) until heated through, or microwave individual portions.

🥄 Variations
Berry-Peach Cobbler: Add 1 cup of blueberries or raspberries to the peach filling.

Spiced Cobbler: Add cardamom or ginger for extra flavor depth.

Crisp Hybrid: Mix oats and brown sugar into the topping for a cobbler-crisp fusion.

Mini Cobblers: Use ramekins for individual servings—perfect for entertaining.

Low Sugar: Reduce granulated sugar by ¼ cup if your peaches are extra sweet.

❓ 10 FAQs
1. Do I have to peel the peaches?
Peeling is optional, but it results in a smoother texture. Use the blanching method to peel easily.

2. Can I use frozen or canned peaches?
Yes! For frozen, thaw and drain excess water. For canned, use in juice (not syrup) and reduce added sugar slightly.

3. What if my peaches aren’t very ripe?
Sauté the filling a little longer to bring out their juices and sweetness.

4. Can I make the topping ahead of time?
Yes. You can mix the dry ingredients and butter ahead, then stir in the milk just before baking.

5. Is the topping like pie crust?
No—it’s more like a buttermilk biscuit or sweet drop scone. Soft, fluffy, and golden!

6. Can I double this recipe?
Yes! Use a larger baking dish or bake in two pans. Perfect for BBQs or potlucks.

7. Can I use gluten-free flour?
Yes, a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well here.

8. How do I make this dairy-free?
Use plant-based milk and butter alternatives. Coconut milk and vegan butter work great.

9. Can I bake this in a cast iron skillet?
Absolutely. It gives beautiful heat distribution and a rustic presentation.

10. How do I know when it’s done?
The filling should bubble around the edges, and the top should be golden and firm to the touch.

🏁 Conclusion
Fresh Peach Cobbler is one of those desserts that feels like a warm hug from your favorite summer memory. It’s fruity, buttery, nostalgic, and deliciously simple.

With just a handful of pantry ingredients and a few juicy peaches, you can create a dessert that shines at any table—from casual cookouts to summer holidays. Serve it warm, cold, solo, or à la mode—it’s always a winner.

So head to your farmer’s market or local orchard, grab those ripe peaches, and let’s make the most of peach season in the most delicious way possible.