Classic Southern Peach Cobbler
Classic Southern Peach Cobbler is a warm, comforting dessert made with sweet, juicy peaches and a golden, buttery biscuit topping. It's a timeless Southern favorite, perfect with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Ingredients
- ▢ 5 ripe peaches peeled, cored, and sliced (yields approximately 4 cups or 600–700 g)
- ▢ 3/4 cup granulated sugar 150 g
- ▢ 1/4 teaspoon salt
For the batter:
- ▢ 6 tablespoons unsalted butter 85 g
- ▢ 1 cup all-purpose flour 120 g
- ▢ 1 cup granulated sugar 200 g
- ▢ 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ▢ 1/4 teaspoon salt
- ▢ 3/4 cup milk 180 ml
- ▢ Ground cinnamon to taste
Instructions
- Place the sliced peaches, granulated sugar, and salt into a saucepan and stir to mix well.
- (If using canned peaches, skip this step and proceed directly to step 3.)
- Cook the mixture over medium heat for a few minutes, just until the sugar dissolves and the peaches release their juices. Once done, remove from heat and set aside.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Cut the butter into smaller pieces and place them in a 9x13-inch baking dish. Put the dish in the preheating oven to melt the butter. Once fully melted, carefully remove the dish from the oven.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Add the milk and stir just until everything is incorporated—do not overmix. Pour the batter evenly into the dish over the melted butter and gently spread it out.
- Spoon the prepared peaches and their juices (or the canned peaches, if using) evenly over the batter. Generously sprinkle ground cinnamon across the top.
- Bake at 350°F for 38–40 minutes, or until the top is golden and set. Serve warm, optionally topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.