Here’s a classic Southern Peach Cobbler—sweet, juicy, and perfectly golden on top. It’s a comforting dessert that’s surprisingly easy to make.
🍑 Southern Peach Cobbler
Serves: 6–8 | Prep & Bake: 50 min
Ingredients
Filling
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5–6 cups fresh or frozen peaches, peeled and sliced
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½ cup granulated sugar
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¼ cup brown sugar
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1 tsp lemon juice
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½ tsp ground cinnamon
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¼ tsp ground nutmeg
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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2 tsp cornstarch (for thickening)
Topping
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1 cup all-purpose flour
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1 cup granulated sugar
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1 tsp baking powder
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½ tsp salt
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1 cup milk
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½ cup unsalted butter, melted
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Optional: cinnamon sugar for sprinkling
Instructions
1. Prepare the Filling
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Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
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In a large bowl, combine peaches, granulated sugar, brown sugar, lemon juice, cinnamon, nutmeg, vanilla, and cornstarch. Set aside.
2. Make the Topping
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In another bowl, mix flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
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Stir in milk and melted butter until smooth.
3. Assemble
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Pour peach filling into a greased 9×13-inch baking dish.
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Spoon topping over peaches—do not stir; the batter will bake over the fruit.
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Optional: sprinkle a little cinnamon sugar on top for extra crunch.
4. Bake
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Bake for 40–45 minutes until the topping is golden and peaches are bubbly.
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Let cool slightly before serving.
Serving Tips
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Serve warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
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Add a drizzle of honey or caramel sauce for extra sweetness.
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For a twist, mix in berries or sliced plums with the peaches.
This cobbler is sweet, juicy, and perfectly comforting, just like a traditional Southern dessert should be.
I can also give a quick stovetop version if you want to make it in under 30 minutes without baking.