Old Fashioned Peach Cobbler

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Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 60 min
Ingredients: 10 cups peaches, (sliced into thin wedges); 2 teaspoons lemon juice; ¼ cup sugar; ¼ cup brown sugar; ¼ teaspoon cinnamon; ⅛ teaspoon allspice; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 2 teaspoons cornstarch; 2 cups flour; ½ cup sugar; ½ cup brown sugar; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 1 teaspoon salt; 12 tablespoons butter, (chilled and grated on a cheese grater); ½ cup hot water; ⅓ cup sugar; 2 teaspoons cinnamon

a plate of peach cobbler with vanilla ice cream

This old-fashioned peach cobbler is a classic Southern dessert made with fresh juicy peaches and a sweet crust.

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This Southern classic peach cobbler recipe is a family favorite and a great way to celebrate the peach season! Made from scratch with fresh ripe peaches and a warm, sweet crust, it’s the perfect treat to enjoy fresh from the oven with a scoop of ice cream!

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There’s something about the aroma of fresh, warm peach cobbler that just draws you in. The sweet smell of baked peaches mixed with cinnamon and sugar is enough to make anyone’s mouth water.

The combination of the flaky, buttery crust and the juicy filling is pure perfection. The peaches are always the star of the show, bursting with flavor in every bite.

You’ll need:

For The Peach Filling:

10 cups of ripe fresh peaches, sliced into thin wedges
2 teaspoons of fresh lemon juice
¼ cup of sugar
¼ cup of brown sugar
¼ teaspoon of ground cinnamon
⅛ teaspoon of allspice
1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
2 teaspoons of cornstarch

For The Crust Topping:

2 cups of all-purpose flour
½ cup of white sugar
½ cup of brown sugar
2 teaspoons of baking powder
1 teaspoon of salt
12 tablespoons of butter, chilled and grated on a cheese grater
½ cup of hot water

For The Cinnamon Sugar Topping:

⅓ cup of sugar
2 teaspoons of cinnamon

Substitutions And Additions

PEACHES: Cobblers can be made with many types of fruit filling. In this easy cobbler recipe, you could swap out the peaches for many other fruits.

Some of the most common are apples, strawberries, raspberries, cherries, rhubarb, or blackberries. You could also make a mixed berry cobbler and use more than one type of berry.

You can also opt to use canned or frozen fruit instead of fresh fruit. This will make the prep quicker, as you don’t have to peel or slice your fruit.

If you are using frozen peaches, be sure to let them thaw completely. If using canned, be sure to drain the fruit juices.

TOPPING: A popular way to simplify the crust topping in a cobbler recipe is to use cake mix as an alternative to making your own crust topping.

It doesn’t taste quite the same, but for the ease it offers, it can be worth it. I recommend using a vanilla cake mix to do this.

Another popular alternative is to use Bisquick as the base for your crust topping. The Bisquick will still need to be mixed with sugar, butter, and milk or hot water.

How To Make This Peach Cobbler Recipe

The first step in making this classic dessert is to prepare the peaches. We’ll walk you through the easy process below.

Once they are layered in the baking dish, top them with the crumbly crust and cinnamon sugar before popping it in the oven.

STEP ONE: Preheat the oven to 425°F. Spray a 9×13 deep-sided baking dish with cooking spray and set aside.

STEP TWO: In a large bowl, combine peaches, lemon juice, white sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, allspice, vanilla extract, and cornstarch. Stir well to coat all peach slices.

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If you are using canned peaches, make sure to drain them well before adding to the other ingredients.

peaches, lemon juice, white sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, allspice, vanilla extract, and cornstarch combined in a bowl

STEP THREE: Pour the peach mixture into the bottom of your greased 9×13 baking dish. Place in the oven to bake the peaches for about 10 minutes while you make the crust and cinnamon sugar topping.

STEP FOUR: In a separate medium bowl, combine flour, sugar, brown sugar, baking powder, salt, and grated butter. Stir to combine.

PRO TIP:

Make sure your butter is really cold! Take it out of the fridge right before you begin this process.

flour, sugar, brown sugar, baking powder, salt, and grated butter combined in a bowl

STEP FIVE: Pour hot water into a bowl and mix the flour mixture until a dough forms.

hot water poured into a bowl and mix the flour mixture until a dough forms

STEP SIX: In a separate bowl, combine the sugar and cinnamon. Stir well.

STEP SEVEN: Remove your peaches from the oven and drop spoonfuls of the crust topping mixture on top of the peaches.

Use a spoon or spatula to spread out the crust topping mixture so it’s evenly covering the peaches.

crust topping mixture spread on top of the peaches in the baking dish

STEP EIGHT: Sprinkle sugar and cinnamon topping evenly over the top of the whole cobbler.

STEP NINE: Place back in the oven and let cook for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the cobbler topping is golden brown and the peach juices are bubbling up on the sides of the cobbler.

STEP TEN: Serve warm with vanilla ice cream.

How To Serve

The best way to serve fresh peach cobbler is warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and a dollop of whipped cream.

For more tasty cobbler recipes, check out our strawberry cobbler or peach cobbler muffins.

If you’re looking for more things to make with your peaches, use them up with our peach bread pudding, peach pretzel salad, or our amazing peach iced tea.

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Storage

IN THE FRIDGE: Leftovers of homemade peach cobbler can be stored in the refrigerator if you plan to eat it up quickly in the days following.

Cooked fruit desserts like peach cobbler will only last in the fridge for about 2 to 3 days. Be sure to place foil or a lid over your pan before placing it in the fridge.

IN THE FREEZER: Leftover cobbler that has been cooked can also be frozen to increase its shelf life. It will keep in the freezer for approximately 6 to 8 months.

Reheat the frozen cobbler in the oven using the baking directions provided.

Likewise, you can easily store unbaked cobbler in the freezer, which makes for easy enjoyment later on.

Uncooked frozen cobbler will last for 2 to 4 months. When ready to bake, add 20 minutes to the baking time. You can bake it from frozen, no need to thaw.

Peach Cobbler in a baking dish with a slice taken out with a spoon

Easy Recipe Peach Cobbler

This easy peach cobbler recipe is quick and simple to make. Peach cobbler is a classic fruit-filled dessert with a homemade crusted top.

Serve it warm with vanilla ice cream, and you’ve got yourself the ultimate comfort food. It’s a sweet treat that’s the perfect end to any meal!

Frequently Asked Questions

What kind of peaches should I use for the cobbler?

You can make cobbler any time of year. Use can use fresh sweet peaches during the summer months and canned or frozen peaches at other times of the year.

How long does peach cobbler last in the fridge?

This easy recipe can be stored in the fridge for up to 2 to 3 days.

How to reheat peach cobbler?

Reheat this perfect peach cobbler in the oven at 350°F for about 20 minutes.

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This old-fashioned peach cobbler is a classic Southern dessert made with fresh juicy peaches and a sweet crust.

Prep Time 20

Cook Time 40

Total Time 1

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Ingredients

Peach Filling

10 cups peaches, sliced into thin wedges
2 teaspoons lemon juice
¼ cup sugar
¼ cup brown sugar
¼ teaspoon cinnamon
⅛ teaspoon allspice
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 teaspoons cornstarch

Crust Topping

2 cups flour
½ cup sugar
½ cup brown sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
12 tablespoons butter, chilled and grated on a cheese grater
½ cup hot water

Cinnamon Sugar Topping

⅓ cup sugar
2 teaspoons cinnamon

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 425°F. Spray a 9×13 deep-sided baking dish with cooking spray and set aside.
In a large bowl, combine the peaches, lemon juice, sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, allspice, vanilla extract, and cornstarch. Stir well to coat all peaches.
Pour the peach mixture into the bottom of your greased 9×13 baking dish. Place it in the oven to bake the peaches for about 10 minutes while you make the crust and cinnamon sugar topping.
In a separate medium bowl, combine the flour, sugar, brown sugar, baking powder, salt, and grated butter. Stir to combine. Pour the hot water into a bowl and mix until a dough mixture forms.
In a separate small bowl, combine the sugar and cinnamon, and stir well.
Remove your peaches from the oven and drop spoonfuls of the crust topping mixture on top of the peaches. Use a spoon or spatula to spread out the crust topping mixture so it’s evenly covering the peaches. Sprinkle the cinnamon-sugar topping evenly over the top of the crust topping.
Place back in the oven and let cook for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the crust topping is browned and the peach juices are bubbling up on the sides of the cobbler.
Serve warm with vanilla ice cream.

Notes

If you are using canned peaches, make sure to drain them well before adding to the other ingredients.
Make sure your butter is really cold! Take it out of the fridge right before you begin this process.

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