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Delicious homemade Peach Cobbler dessert served in a baking dish

Peach Cobbler

A warm, fruit-forward peach cobbler with a tender, cake-like top, perfect for summer potlucks and casual desserts.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Southern
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 6-8 medium Fresh ripe peaches Use freestone if possible for easy slicing.
  • 3/4 cup Granulated sugar Divided: 1/2 cup for peaches, 1/4 cup for batter.
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted butter Melted (1 stick).
  • 1 cup All-purpose flour For the batter.
  • 2 teaspoons Baking powder
  • 1 cup Milk Whole milk gives best richness; sub with almond for dairy-free.
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon Plus extra for sprinkling.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish or similar.
  2. Slice the peaches into wedges and toss them with 1/2 cup sugar and the cinnamon in a mixing bowl. Let them sit briefly to macerate while you make the batter.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and remaining 1/4 cup sugar. Stir in the milk until the batter is smooth and free of lumps.
Baking
  1. Pour the melted butter into the prepared baking dish and tilt to coat the bottom evenly.
  2. Spoon the peach mixture over the melted butter in an even layer. Do not stir.
  3. Pour the batter gently over the peaches, covering them as evenly as possible. Do not mix — the batter will bake up through the fruit.
  4. Bake for 40–45 minutes, until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the cake portion comes out clean. Bubbles from the fruit should be visible at the edges.
  5. Let the cobbler rest 10 minutes before serving warm. Top with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream if desired.

Notes

For a classic presentation, serve warm with vanilla ice cream. You can enhance it with warm caramel, toasted nuts, or even use it as a topping for pancakes or waffles. To keep leftovers fresh, refrigerate for up to 4 days, or freeze for up to 3 months.