A classic Southern dessert, this homemade peach cobbler features juicy peaches baked under a golden, buttery crust. Perfectly sweet and comforting, it's a crowd-pleaser best served warm with vanilla ice cream.
Yields 8 Servings Servings Quarter (2 Servings) Half (4 Servings) Default (8 Servings) Double (16 Servings) Triple (24 Servings) Prep Time 20 minsCook Time 45 minsTotal Time 1 hr 5 mins
For the Peach Filling
6 cups fresh or canned peaches (peeled and sliced)
½ cup granulated sugar
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1 tbsp cornstarch (for thickening)
For the Cobbler Topping
1 cup all-purpose flour
½ cup granulated sugar
1 tbsp brown sugar
1 ½ tsp baking powder
¼ tsp salt
½ cup unsalted butter (melted)
¾ cup whole milk
1 tsp vanilla extract
Preheat Oven
1 Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) .
Prepare the Peach Filling
2
In a mixing bowl, combine peaches, sugar, lemon juice, vanilla, cinnamon, and cornstarch.
Toss until well-coated.
Pour the mixture into a greased 9x13-inch baking dish or deep pie dish.
Make the Topping
3
In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking powder, and salt.
Add in the milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract. Stir just until combined—do not overmix.
Assemble the Cobbler
Bake
5
Bake for 40–45 minutes , or until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the topping comes out clean.
Let cool for 10–15 minutes before serving.
Pairing Suggestions
6
Beverage: Sweet iced tea, Moscato wine, or a chilled bourbon cocktail
Topping: Vanilla ice cream, whipped cream, or crème fraîche
Ingredients For the Peach Filling
6 cups fresh or canned peaches (peeled and sliced)
½ cup granulated sugar
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1 tbsp cornstarch (for thickening)
For the Cobbler Topping
1 cup all-purpose flour
½ cup granulated sugar
1 tbsp brown sugar
1 ½ tsp baking powder
¼ tsp salt
½ cup unsalted butter (melted)
¾ cup whole milk
1 tsp vanilla extract
Directions Preheat Oven
1 Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) .
Prepare the Peach Filling
2
In a mixing bowl, combine peaches, sugar, lemon juice, vanilla, cinnamon, and cornstarch.
Toss until well-coated.
Pour the mixture into a greased 9x13-inch baking dish or deep pie dish.
Make the Topping
3
In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking powder, and salt.
Add in the milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract. Stir just until combined—do not overmix.
Assemble the Cobbler
Bake
5
Bake for 40–45 minutes , or until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the topping comes out clean.
Let cool for 10–15 minutes before serving.
Pairing Suggestions
6
Beverage: Sweet iced tea, Moscato wine, or a chilled bourbon cocktail
Topping: Vanilla ice cream, whipped cream, or crème fraîche