Ultimate Peach Cobbler Recipe: Easy, Golden & Comforting

🎉 Introduction

When summer rolls in and fresh peaches are everywhere, there’s no better way to enjoy them than with a warm, golden Peach Cobbler. This classic dessert is the epitome of Southern comfort: juicy peaches bubbling under a soft, cake-like topping that’s buttery, slightly crisp on the edges, and irresistibly tender inside.

Whether you serve it warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or enjoy it chilled the next day, this easy recipe guarantees delicious results every time. It’s rustic, foolproof, and just pure homemade happiness in every spoonful.

🧰 Equipment Needed

• 9×13-inch baking dish or deep pie dish
• Medium saucepan
• Mixing bowls
• Whisk
• Measuring cups and spoons
• Rubber spatula
• Oven mitts

🛒 Ingredients

For the Peach Filling

• 8 fresh peaches (about 2½ to 3 lbs), peeled and sliced
• ¾ cup granulated sugar
• ¼ cup light brown sugar
• 1 tsp lemon juice
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1½ tbsp cornstarch
• ½ tsp cinnamon
• Pinch of salt

For the Cobbler Topping

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• ¾ cup granulated sugar
• 1½ tsp baking powder
• ¼ tsp salt
• ¾ cup milk
• 6 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
• ½ tsp cinnamon sugar (for sprinkling, optional)

👩‍🍳 Directions

Step 1. Prep the Peaches

• Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
• Peel and slice your peaches into wedges about ½-inch thick.
• Place them in a medium saucepan with:
  • ¾ cup sugar
  • ¼ cup brown sugar
  • 1½ tbsp cornstarch
  • 1 tsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • ½ tsp cinnamon
  • Pinch of salt
• Simmer over medium heat for 5–7 minutes until the mixture thickens and becomes syrupy.
• Remove from heat.

Step 2. Prepare the Baking Dish

• Pour the hot peach filling into a greased 9×13 baking dish or deep pie dish.
• Spread evenly with a spatula.

Step 3. Make the Cobbler Batter

• In a mixing bowl, whisk together:
  • 1 cup flour
  • ¾ cup sugar
  • 1½ tsp baking powder
  • ¼ tsp salt
• Stir in ¾ cup milk until a smooth batter forms.
• Gently mix in 6 tbsp melted butter until fully incorporated.

Step 4. Add the Batter to Peaches

• Drop the batter by spoonfuls evenly over the peaches.
• Don’t spread—let it naturally float and expand.
• Optional: sprinkle cinnamon sugar over the top.

Step 5. Bake the Cobbler

• Bake at 375°F for 35–45 minutes until golden brown and bubbly.
• The topping should be puffed, golden, and cooked through.
• Cool for 10–15 minutes before serving.

Step 6. Serve and Enjoy

• Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream.
• Also delicious chilled straight from the fridge the next day!

🍽️ Servings & Timing

• Servings: 8
• Prep time: 20 minutes
• Cook time: 40 minutes
• Cooling time: 15 minutes
• Total time: ~1 hour 15 minutes

🧊 Storage & Reheating

• Refrigerator: Store covered for up to 4 days.
• Reheat: Warm individual portions in the microwave (30–60 seconds) or reheat in oven at 325°F for 10 minutes.
• Freezer: Freeze baked and cooled cobbler for up to 2 months; thaw overnight and reheat before serving.

🥄 Variations

• Crispy Crust Version: Add 1 tbsp sugar to the topping right before baking for more crunch.
• Drop Biscuit Cobbler: Use a biscuit-style dough for a denser, doughier topping.
• Berry-Peach Combo: Add 1 cup blueberries, raspberries, or blackberries to the filling.
• Gluten-Free Cobbler: Use a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend.
• Spiced Peach Cobbler: Add a pinch of nutmeg or cardamom to the peach mixture.

❓ 10 FAQs

1. Can I use canned or frozen peaches?
Yes! Drain canned peaches or thaw and drain frozen peaches before using. Reduce sugar slightly if using canned peaches in syrup.

2. Do I need to peel the peaches?
For the best texture, yes. But if you prefer rustic cobbler, unpeeled works too.

3. Can I make this ahead?
Yes! Bake, cool, and store in the fridge. Reheat when ready to serve.

4. Why is my cobbler soggy?
If peaches release too much juice, it can affect the topping. Be sure to simmer your filling to thicken it first.

5. Can I double the recipe?
Yes! Use a 9×13 pan and increase baking time by 5–10 minutes.

6. What’s the best topping: cake-like or biscuit?
This recipe uses a cake-style topping—light, tender, and slightly crisp. You can use biscuit dough for a heartier feel.

7. Can I make it dairy-free?
Yes—use plant-based butter and milk substitutes.

8. Can I reduce the sugar?
Yes—use ½ cup white sugar in the topping and taste the filling to adjust sweetness.

9. Is cobbler supposed to be served hot or cold?
Both are delicious—hot with ice cream or cold as a sweet snack.

10. What’s the difference between cobbler and crisp?
Cobbler has a batter or biscuit topping, while crisp has a streusel topping made with oats and butter.

🏁 Conclusion

This Ultimate Peach Cobbler is pure comfort in a dish—juicy, jammy peaches wrapped in a buttery, golden crust. It’s easy, satisfying, and absolutely timeless. Whether you’re feeding guests at a summer cookout or treating yourself to a cozy dessert, this cobbler is always a crowd-pleaser. Don’t forget the scoop of vanilla ice cream on top!

Adam

Ultimate Peach Cobbler Recipe: Easy, Golden & Comforting

When summer rolls in and fresh peaches are everywhere, there’s no better way to enjoy them than with a warm, golden Peach Cobbler. This classic dessert is the epitome of Southern comfort: juicy peaches bubbling under a soft, cake-like topping that’s buttery, slightly crisp on the edges, and irresistibly tender inside. Whether you serve it warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or enjoy it chilled the next day, this easy recipe guarantees delicious results every time. It’s rustic, foolproof, and just pure homemade happiness in every spoonful.

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Prep Time 20 minutes mins

Cook Time 40 minutes mins

Cooling Time 15 minutes mins

Total Time 1 hour hr 15 minutes mins

Servings: 8 servings

Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients

  

For the Peach Filling

• 8 fresh peaches about 2½ to 3 lbs, peeled and sliced
• ¾ cup granulated sugar
• ¼ cup light brown sugar
• 1 tsp lemon juice
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1½ tbsp cornstarch
• ½ tsp cinnamon
• Pinch of salt

For the Cobbler Topping

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• ¾ cup granulated sugar
• 1½ tsp baking powder
• ¼ tsp salt
• ¾ cup milk
• 6 tbsp unsalted butter melted
• ½ tsp cinnamon sugar for sprinkling, optional

Equipment

• 9×13-inch baking dish or deep pie dish
• Medium saucepan
• Mixing bowls
• Whisk
• Measuring cups and spoons
• Rubber spatula
• Oven mitts

Method

 

Step 1. Prep the Peaches

1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Peel and slice your peaches into wedges about ½-inch thick.
3. Place them in a medium saucepan with:
4. ¾ cup sugar
5. ¼ cup brown sugar
6. 1½ tbsp cornstarch
7. 1 tsp lemon juice
8. 1 tsp vanilla extract
9. ½ tsp cinnamon
10. Pinch of salt
11. Simmer over medium heat for 5–7 minutes until the mixture thickens and becomes syrupy.
12. Remove from heat.

Step 2. Prepare the Baking Dish

1. Pour the hot peach filling into a greased 9×13 baking dish or deep pie dish.
2. Spread evenly with a spatula.

Step 3. Make the Cobbler Batter

1. In a mixing bowl, whisk together:
2. 1 cup flour
3. ¾ cup sugar
4. 1½ tsp baking powder
5. ¼ tsp salt
6. Stir in ¾ cup milk until a smooth batter forms.
7. Gently mix in 6 tbsp melted butter until fully incorporated.

Step 4. Add the Batter to Peaches

1. Drop the batter by spoonfuls evenly over the peaches.
2. Don’t spread—let it naturally float and expand.
3. Optional: sprinkle cinnamon sugar over the top.

Step 5. Bake the Cobbler

1. Bake at 375°F for 35–45 minutes until golden brown and bubbly.
2. The topping should be puffed, golden, and cooked through.
3. Cool for 10–15 minutes before serving.

Step 6. Serve and Enjoy

1. Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream.
2. Also delicious chilled straight from the fridge the next day!

Notes

🧊 Storage & Reheating
Refrigerator: Store covered for up to 4 days.

Reheat: Warm individual portions in the microwave (30–60 seconds) or reheat in oven at 325°F for 10 minutes.

Freezer: Freeze baked and cooled cobbler for up to 2 months; thaw overnight and reheat before serving.

🥄 Variations
Crispy Crust Version: Add 1 tbsp sugar to the topping right before baking for more crunch.

Drop Biscuit Cobbler: Use a biscuit-style dough for a denser, doughier topping.

Berry-Peach Combo: Add 1 cup blueberries, raspberries, or blackberries to the filling.

Gluten-Free Cobbler: Use a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend.

Spiced Peach Cobbler: Add a pinch of nutmeg or cardamom to the peach mixture.

❓ 10 FAQs
1. Can I use canned or frozen peaches?
Yes! Drain canned peaches or thaw and drain frozen peaches before using. Reduce sugar slightly if using canned peaches in syrup.

2. Do I need to peel the peaches?
For the best texture, yes. But if you prefer rustic cobbler, unpeeled works too.

3. Can I make this ahead?
Yes! Bake, cool, and store in the fridge. Reheat when ready to serve.

4. Why is my cobbler soggy?
If peaches release too much juice, it can affect the topping. Be sure to simmer your filling to thicken it first.

5. Can I double the recipe?
Yes! Use a 9×13 pan and increase baking time by 5–10 minutes.

6. What’s the best topping: cake-like or biscuit?
This recipe uses a cake-style topping—light, tender, and slightly crisp. You can use biscuit dough for a heartier feel.

7. Can I make it dairy-free?
Yes—use plant-based butter and milk substitutes.

8. Can I reduce the sugar?
Yes—use ½ cup white sugar in the topping and taste the filling to adjust sweetness.

9. Is cobbler supposed to be served hot or cold?
Both are delicious—hot with ice cream or cold as a sweet snack.

10. What’s the difference between cobbler and crisp?
Cobbler has a batter or biscuit topping, while crisp has a streusel topping made with oats and butter.

🏁 Conclusion
This Ultimate Peach Cobbler is pure comfort in a dish—juicy, jammy peaches wrapped in a buttery, golden crust. It’s easy, satisfying, and absolutely timeless. Whether you’re feeding guests at a summer cookout or treating yourself to a cozy dessert, this cobbler is always a crowd-pleaser. Don’t forget the scoop of vanilla ice cream on top!