Desserts
Peach Cobbler
Peach cobbler is a classic, beloved dessert that feels right at home at family gatherings, holidays, Sunday dinner, or any time someone wants a warm old-fashioned sweet. Sliced peaches are sweetened, spiced with cinnamon and baked under a simple milk batter until the top is golden and the fruit is bubbling underneath. Serve it warm.
Prep time
20 min
Cook time
50 min
Total time
1 hr 10 min
Servings
8 · One 9x13 baking dish
Origin Story
Peach cobbler belongs to summer kitchens and to the habit of making dessert out of whatever fruit is most plentiful. When peaches were in season, they went into a greased dish with sugar and spice; the rest of the year, canned or frozen peaches took their place and the cobbler came out just as welcome. It's a dessert that travels well — carried to church dinners, reunions and holiday tables in a glass dish, still warm from the oven.
Ingredients
For the filling
- 6 to 8 cups sliced peaches, fresh, frozen, or drained canned peaches
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg, optional
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
For the topping
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease a 9x13 baking dish.
- 2
In a large bowl, combine the peaches, granulated sugar, brown sugar, lemon juice, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg if using, and cornstarch.
- 3
Spread the peach mixture into the greased baking dish.
- 4
In another bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt.
- 5
Stir in the milk until just combined.
- 6
Pour the melted butter over the peaches, or around the edge of the dish, depending on the cobbler style you're making.
- 7
Add the batter over the peaches in a rustic, even layer.
- 8
Bake until golden brown and bubbling, about 45 to 55 minutes.
- 9
Let the cobbler rest slightly before serving.
- 10
Serve warm.
Heritage Kitchen Tips
- Fresh, frozen or canned peaches all work. Drain frozen or canned peaches well, and if they're packed in syrup, ease off the added sugar a little.
- Let the cobbler rest before serving so the filling can settle slightly.
- A scoop of vanilla ice cream is optional, but it's a good one.
- Watch for a golden top and bubbling fruit as the signs it's done.
- Leftovers can be covered and refrigerated.
Kitchen Note
Don't skip the rest. Cobbler straight from the oven is loose; 10–15 minutes out of the heat lets the filling settle enough to scoop cleanly.
Variations
- Add a teaspoon of almond extract to the peaches, or swap a cup of blackberries in for part of the peaches.
Ingredient substitutions
- Frozen or canned peaches, drained
- Fresh peaches
- Margarine or vegetable oil
- Unsalted butter
Storage and reheating
Cover the dish and refrigerate leftovers up to 3–4 days. Warm individual portions in the microwave, or reheat the whole dish, covered, in a 325°F oven.
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