Description
I’ve made a lot of peach desserts over the years, but this old-fashioned peach cobbler recipe is the one I keep coming back to. It uses simple pantry staples, comes together in one dish, and turns out perfectly every single time.
Unlike a peach pie, there’s no fussy crust to roll out. Unlike a peach crisp, you don’t need a food processor for the topping. You simply melt butter in the baking dish, pour the batter over it, spoon the peaches on top, and let the oven do the rest. The batter rises up through the fruit as it bakes, creating that iconic cobbler texture — soft and cakey underneath, crisp and golden on top.
Ingredients
Ingredients for the Best Peach Cobbler
Here’s everything you’ll need for this peach cobbler recipe. Most of it is probably already in your kitchen.
For the peaches:
- 6 cups fresh peaches, peeled and sliced (about 6–7 medium peaches)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
For the batter:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (1 stick)
Instructions
How to Make Peach Cobbler Step by Step
Step 1: Prep the Peaches
Peel and slice your peaches into wedges about a quarter-inch thick. Toss them with sugar, lemon juice, and cinnamon if using. Let sit 10 minutes to release their juices — this builds the syrup.
Step 2: Melt the Butter
Preheat oven to 350°F. Cube the butter into a 9×13-inch baking dish and slide it into the oven until melted, about 5 minutes.
Step 3: Make the Batter
Whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt together. Add milk and vanilla; whisk until smooth.
Step 4: Assemble Without Stirring
Pour the batter over the melted butter — do not stir. Spoon the peaches and juices over the batter — do not stir. It’ll look messy; trust it. The batter rises up through the fruit as it bakes.
Step 5: Bake Until Golden and Bubbly
Bake 40–45 minutes until deep golden brown and bubbling at the edges. Rest at least 10 minutes before serving.
Picture the Finished Peach Cobbler
Imagine the baking dish resting on a linen napkin, steam still rising from the golden, crackled crust. Peach syrup pools at the edges, and a scoop of vanilla ice cream is just beginning to melt into the warm topping, with a light dusting of cinnamon over everything.
Tips for Peach Cobbler Success
- Choose ripe but slightly firm peaches.
- Don’t skip the resting step after slicing.
- Don’t stir the layers together.
- Let it rest before serving.
Nutritional Values (Per Serving, 8 servings)
- Calories: ~310
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fat: 11g
- Protein: 3g
- Sugar: 38g
- Fiber: 2g