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Easy Southern Peach Cobbler

Close-up of a warm, golden peach cobbler in a white dish, showing bubbling fruit filling and a crumbly topping sprinkled with coarse sugar.
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Make this classic Southern Peach Cobbler for a comforting dessert. You get warm, sweet peaches under a buttery, tender topping. This recipe is simple for any busy home cook.

Ingredients

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  • 6 cups fresh or canned peach slices (drained if canned)
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 large egg, lightly beaten
  • 1 tablespoon turbinado sugar (for topping)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Lightly grease a 9-inch baking dish.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine the peach slices, 1 cup of granulated sugar, lemon juice, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Toss gently to coat. Pour this mixture into the prepared baking dish.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, 1/2 cup of granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt.
  4. Cut the cold butter pieces into the dry ingredients using a pastry blender or your fingertips until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  5. In a small bowl, mix the milk and the lightly beaten egg. Pour this wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir just until combined to form a thick batter. Do not overmix.
  6. Spoon the batter evenly over the peach filling in the baking dish. You do not need to cover the entire surface; dollops are fine for a classic cobbler texture.
  7. Sprinkle the top evenly with the turbinado sugar.
  8. Bake for 40 to 45 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the peach filling is bubbling around the edges.
  9. Let the cobbler cool slightly on a wire rack for at least 15 minutes before serving. Serve warm with vanilla ice cream.

Notes

  • If you use canned peaches, reduce the added sugar in the filling by 1/4 cup.
  • For a richer flavor, substitute 1/4 cup of the milk with heavy cream.
  • This dessert travels well for potlucks when cooled completely before transport.

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