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Published on September 1, 2020 by Raveaboutfood

I recently brought back fresh, ripe peaches from a trip to South Carolina and I just had to make Peach Cobbler, one of my family’s favorite southern desserts. It is sweet and delicious when paired with salted caramel OR vanilla bean ice cream…the best summer dessert!

Peach Cobbler

It is amazing to me just how easy this recipe comes together. Layer all the components in a baking dish and pop it into the oven. You’ll have a warm, gooey Peach Cobbler ready to eat in less than one hour.

Peach Cobbler

What’s needed?

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 cup flour
  • 2 cups sugar, divided
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1 cup milk
  • 4 cups peach slices, about 5 medium peaches (peeled, if desired)
  • Juice of 1 medium lemon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

How to make Peach Cobbler?

  • Melt the butter and pour it in a 13×9 baking dish.
  • In a medium bowl, mix the flour, baking powder, one cup of sugar, and milk. Stir until combined. Pour batter over the butter in the baking dish and do not stir.
Making Peach Cobbler
  • In a medium skillet or saucepan, bring the peaches, one cup of sugar and lemon juice to a boil over high heat while stirring constantly. Remove from the heat and pour the peaches over the batter. Do not stir. Sprinkle with cinnamon.
Peach Cobbler
  • Bake the cobbler at 375 degrees for 45 minutes, it should be golden brown.
Peach Cobbler

I like it best served warm with ice cream. I chose salted caramel ice cream this time and everyone thought it was a great match!

Peach Cobbler

From beginning to end, this recipe takes about an hour…and it is well worth it. Peach Cobbler is one of my family’s favorite summer desserts. And to mix things up, you can add a handful of blackberries or blueberries to the dish before baking. You’ll just might create a new flavor combination that your family will simply love!

For more peach desserts, try these recipes including Peach Melba Ice Cream Pie, Tennessee Peach Pudding, and Peach and Rhubarb Slab Pie. Now doesn’t that sound amazing?!

Peach Cobbler

5 from 1 vote
Soft, juicy peaches surrounding by a light, sweet cake and topped with cinnamon for a perfect summer treat.
Servings: 12 servings
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour

Ingredients 

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 cup flour
  • 2 cups sugar, divided
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1 cup milk
  • 4 cups peaches, peeled, if desired (about 5 large peaches)
  • 1 lemon, juiced
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Instructions 

  • Melt the butter and pour it in a 13×9 baking dish.
  • In a medium bowl, mix the flour, baking powder, one cup of sugar, and milk. Stir until combined. Pour batter over the butter in the baking dish and do not stir.
  • In a medium skillet or saucepan, bring the peaches, one cup of sugar and lemon juice to a boil over high heat while stirring constantly. Remove from the heat and pour the peaches over the batter. Do not stir. Sprinkle with cinnamon.
  • Bake the cobbler at 375 degrees for 45 minutes, it should be golden brown.

Notes

Serve this dessert with ice cream for the best summer treat!

Nutrition

Calories: 271kcalCarbohydrates: 48gProtein: 2gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.4gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 23mgSodium: 122mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 39gVitamin A: 439IUVitamin C: 7mgCalcium: 93mgIron: 1mg