Classic Southern Peach Cobbler
This Classic Southern Peach Cobbler is a delightful dessert featuring juicy peaches and a buttery, golden crust. Perfect for summer gatherings!
Ingredients
Fruits
- 8 cups fresh peaches, peeled and sliced (about 6-7 large peaches)
- 1 cup granulated sugar (for peaches)
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch (optional, for thickening)
Batter
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar (for batter)
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar mixed with ground cinnamon for sprinkling on top
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Combine peaches with sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, lemon juice, and cornstarch; let sit for 10 minutes.
- In another bowl, whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt; stir in milk and melted butter until combined.
- Pour batter into the dish, top with peach mixture without stirring, and sprinkle with cinnamon-sugar.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cool for a few minutes and serve warm, ideally with ice cream or whipped cream.
Notes
Serve with vanilla ice cream for an extra treat!