Description
A classic and comforting peach cobbler recipe featuring fresh peaches nestled under a tender, cinnamon-spiced batter topping. This easy-to-make dessert is perfect for showcasing juicy summer peaches and is baked to a golden bubbly perfection, making it ideal for gatherings or cozy nights.
Ingredients
Scale
Peaches and Filling
- 8 fresh peaches (about 2 pounds), peeled, cored, and sliced
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
Batter Topping
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ⅛ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- pinch of salt
- ½ cup butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350˚F and lightly grease a 2-quart baking dish with butter to prevent sticking and ensure even cooking.
- Prepare Peaches: Arrange the peeled, cored, and sliced peach pieces evenly at the bottom of the baking dish. Sprinkle them with 2 tablespoons of granulated sugar to enhance sweetness. (Tip: If peaches are very soft and juicy, toss with a tablespoon of cornstarch to thicken the filling.)
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, ¾ cup sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt until well combined to create the base for the batter topping.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: Melt the butter and then whisk in the vanilla extract. Pour this butter mixture into the dry ingredients and stir just until everything is incorporated, forming a moist batter resembling cookie dough.
- Top the Peaches: Using your hands or a spoon, sprinkle the batter evenly over the peach slices to cover them.
- Bake the Cobbler: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the peach filling is bubbly around the edges.
- Rest Before Serving: Remove the cobbler from the oven and let it rest at room temperature for 15 minutes to allow the filling to thicken slightly and make serving easier.
- Serve: Spoon warm peach cobbler into bowls and optionally top with ice cream for a delicious dessert experience.
Notes
- For juicier peaches, sprinkle with cornstarch before adding sugar to avoid a runny filling.
- This cobbler can be served warm or at room temperature, but it is best enjoyed with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
- If fresh peaches are unavailable, frozen sliced peaches (thawed and drained) can be used as a substitute.
- Ensure the baking dish is well greased to prevent sticking and ease cleanup.
- The topping can be gently pressed down if it seems too crumbly before baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Peach cobbler, summer dessert, fresh peach recipe, baked cobbler, fruit cobbler, easy dessert, homemade cobbler
