Easy Homemade Peach Cobbler

Easy Peach Cobbler – fresh juicy peaches and a buttery, sugar-crisp cobbler topping. Serve this simple Southern classic dessert up with a scoop or two of vanilla ice cream – perfect all summer long!

If there’s fruit that screams summer, it’s fresh juicy peaches. I said what I said.

This Peach Cobbler starts with fresh juicy summer peaches seasoned with warm spices and baked to jammy perfection with a buttery, crispy sugary topping. Easy from-scratch recipe!

Why I love this recipe:

• Made with fresh peaches – this dessert tastes like summer!
• Easy recipe for any level home cooks. Unlike pie – this recipe is very forgiving.
• Tastes like a classic southern cobbler with minimal effort.

Ingredients needed to make Peach Cobbler:

The peaches:

• butter
• peaches – peeled, pitted and diced (about 3 pounds)
• fresh lemon juice
• white sugar (granulated sugar)
• corn starch
• cinnamon
• salt

The cobbler topping:

• butter
• all purpose flour
• granulated sugar
• baking powder
• salt
• ground cinnamon
• vanilla extract

Optional

• Turbinado or raw sugar for sprinkling over the top (gives sweet crunch)
• Vanilla ice cream for serving

How to choose ripe peaches:

The best way to know if you’re buying sweet peaches is the smell test. Give each peach a quick sniff – it should smell like sweet peaches.

It should have a little give to it – rock hard peaches aren’t ripe and won’t be sweet. Peaches should be golden – avoid ones with a greenish tint.

How to make Peach Cobbler:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Add 1 tablespoon of butter to a 9 x 13 baking dish. Transfer dish to the oven as it preheats. Remove dish from the oven once butter has melted. Set aside.

Peel and slice peaches then cut each slice in half. Transfer the buttered baking dish. Squeeze lemon juice over the top then sprinkle with sugar, corn starch, cinnamon and salt. Gently stir until coated then spread evenly in the pan.

To a medium mixing bowl, melt butter then add flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, salt, cinnamon and vanilla extract. Mix to a soft cookie dough-type batter forms. It should hold together when pressed with your fingers but not be overly wet.

Sprinkle the dough over the top of the peaches using your fingertips. Leave small areas uncovered around the edges so the fruit juices bubbles up.

Transfer to the preheated oven. Bake 30-35 minutes or until golden and bubbly. Sprinkle turbinado sugar over the top and pop under the broiler for a minute or so until it’s lightly crisp. NOTE: watch close so the sugar topping doesn’t burn.

Remove from the oven. Cool 20-25 minutes. Serve warm or room temperature scooped into bowls and topped with vanilla ice cream.

Recipe tip:

• Use ripe but firm peaches for the best texture.
• Don’t skip the lemon juice. It brightens the flavor of the peaches.
• If your peaches are extra juicy, add an additional teaspoon of cornstarch.
• Allow the cobbler to cool before serving so the filling can set.
• A little sprinkle of cinnamon sugar on top creates a beautiful finish.
• If you’re making this from scratch for guests, prep the peaches ahead of time to save time.

Substitutions and variations:

• Added spice – 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg.
• Try a mix of peaches and blueberries or strawberries.
• Add chopped pecans for texture.
• Sub fresh whipped cream for ice cream.

Make ahead instructions:

Prepare peach filling and topping up to one day ahead. Store separately, covered in the fridge. Assemble and bake as directed.

Storage:

Store leftover peach cobbler covered on the counter for 24 hours. After that, transfer to the fridge for up to 4 days.

You can also freeze baked cobbler for up to 3 months. Wrap tightly and store in the freezer. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating.

FAQ”

Do I have to peel the peaches?

No, but I prefer peeling them for the softest texture. The skins can become slightly chewy after baking.

Can I use frozen peaches?

Yes. Thaw and drain liquid really well before using.

How do I know when the cobbler is done?

The topping should be golden brown and the peach filling should be bubbling around the edges.

What’s the difference between peach cobbler and peach pie?

A peach pie has a traditional crust, while cobbler is topped with a batter, biscuit, or cake-like topping that bakes directly over the fruit.

More easy summer desserts:

No Bake Cheesecake Jars

Grilled Berry Crisp

Ice Cream Cake

S’Mores Cookie Bars

Skillet Cookie

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