Description
Indulge in a slice of nostalgia with The Best Southern Peach Cobbler Recipe. This classic southern dessert combines sweet, juicy peaches with a buttery, fluffy cobbler crust that will transport you to warm summer evenings. Perfect for family gatherings or a cozy weeknight treat, this recipe is easy to follow and yields a delightful dish that everyone will rave about. Serve it warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or enjoy it on its own – either way, it’s a comforting dessert that captures the heart of southern cooking.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 bags frozen peaches (20 ounces each)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 stick unsalted butter (cold)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- Cinnamon, nutmeg, and more
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a greased 9×13 baking dish, mix frozen peaches, both sugars, extracts, spices, cornstarch, butter, water, and lemon juice.
- Bake covered with foil for 20 minutes.
- In a separate bowl, combine flour, sugars, baking powder, and salt. Cut in the cold butter until crumbly.
- Mix in boiling water until just combined.
- Remove peaches from the oven and spoon cobbler dough over the top.
- Sprinkle cinnamon-sugar mixture over the dough and bake uncovered for an additional 30-45 minutes until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 139g)
- Calories: 325
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 53g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 28mg
Keywords: For best flavor, use ripe fresh peaches if available. You can add nuts or different spices for variation. Let the cobbler rest before serving for easier slicing.