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Fresh Southern Peach Cobbler Recipe

4.7 from 522 reviews
  • Author: Hannah
  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 40 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr
  • Yield: 1 (2-quart) cobbler, serves 4 1x
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Southern American

Description

This Fresh Southern Peach Cobbler is a classic, comforting dessert featuring juicy, fresh peaches baked beneath a golden, crumbly topping. Infused with warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg, and sweetened with both white and brown sugar, this cobbler offers a perfect harmony of sweet and tart flavors. Easy to prepare and baked until bubbly and crisp, it’s an ideal dish for enjoying the best of summer peaches.

Ingredients

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Peach Filling

  • 8 fresh peaches – peeled, pitted and sliced into thin wedges
  • 1/4 cup white sugar
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch

Topping

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup white sugar
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, chilled and cut into small pieces
  • 1/4 cup boiling water

Topping Garnish

  • 3 tablespoons white sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Instructions

  1. Gather Ingredients: Collect all ingredients required for the peach filling and the topping to ensure a smooth cooking process.
  2. Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C) to preheat while you prepare the cobbler components.
  3. Prepare Peach Filling: In a large bowl, combine the sliced peaches, ¼ cup white sugar, ¼ cup brown sugar, ¼ teaspoon cinnamon, ⅛ teaspoon nutmeg, fresh lemon juice, and cornstarch. Toss the mixture gently to coat all the peach slices evenly. Pour this into a 2-quart baking dish.
  4. Initial Baking of Filling: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake the peach mixture for 10 minutes to start softening the fruit and to meld flavors.
  5. Prepare Topping Mixture: While the peaches bake, mix together the flour, ¼ cup white sugar, ¼ cup brown sugar, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl. Using your fingertips or a pastry blender, cut the chilled butter into the dry ingredients until the mixture looks like coarse crumbs. Stir in the boiling water just until combined; avoid overmixing to keep the topping tender.
  6. Add Topping to Peaches: Remove the peach filling from the oven and drop spoonfuls of the topping evenly over the peaches. This creates a rustic, uneven crust that crisps beautifully.
  7. Sprinkle Topping Garnish: In a small bowl, combine the 3 tablespoons white sugar with 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon. Sprinkle this cinnamon sugar mixture evenly over the entire cobbler to add sweetness and color.
  8. Final Baking: Return the dish to the oven and bake until the topping turns golden brown and crisp, approximately 30 minutes. The peach juices should be bubbly, and the crust richly toasted.

Notes

  • For best results, use freestone peaches, which are easier to peel and work well for baking.
  • If you want to avoid a runny cobbler, use cornstarch as a thickener and avoid spreading the batter flat over the peaches to allow steam to escape.
  • You can freeze the unbaked cobbler for up to three months; baking it fresh from frozen will yield better texture.
  • Adjust baking time if using very ripe peaches, as they release more juice and may require longer baking to thicken.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1/4 of cobbler (approx. 1 cup)
  • Calories: 320
  • Sugar: 35g
  • Sodium: 280mg
  • Fat: 12g
  • Saturated Fat: 7g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 52g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 25mg

Find it online: https://cookesrecipes.com/fresh-southern-peach-cobbler-recipe/