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Classic Southern Peach Cobbler with Easy Buttery Topping

A warm slice of southern peach cobbler topped with melting vanilla ice cream on a white plate.
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Make this classic Southern peach cobbler for a warm, comforting dessert. This recipe uses straightforward steps to achieve juicy peaches under a tender, buttery topping. Serve warm with vanilla ice cream for the best experience.

Ingredients

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  • 6 cups fresh or frozen peach slices (if frozen, do not thaw)
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar (for peaches)
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour (for peaches)
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour (for topping)
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar (for topping)
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 large egg, lightly beaten
  • 1 tablespoon coarse sugar (for sprinkling)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the peach slices, 1/2 cup sugar, lemon juice, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Toss gently to coat the peaches.
  3. Sprinkle the 1/4 cup of flour over the peaches and toss again until the flour is incorporated. This helps thicken the filling.
  4. Pour the peach mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish.
  5. In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the 1 cup flour, 1/2 cup sugar, baking powder, and salt for the topping.
  6. Cut in the cold butter using a pastry blender or your fingertips until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  7. In a small bowl, mix the milk and the beaten egg. Add this wet mixture to the dry ingredients and stir just until combined. Do not overmix the topping batter.
  8. Drop spoonfuls of the topping batter evenly over the peach filling. It does not need to cover the entire surface; gaps are fine.
  9. Sprinkle the coarse sugar over the topping.
  10. Bake for 40 to 50 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the peach filling is bubbly.
  11. Let the cobbler cool for at least 15 minutes before serving. Serve warm with vanilla ice cream.

Notes

  • For an easy variation using canned peaches, drain two 15-ounce cans of sliced peaches, reserving about 1/2 cup of the syrup to mix with the spices and flour.
  • If you prefer a crispier topping, you can use a biscuit topping recipe instead of the drop batter.
  • This dessert tastes best when served warm, allowing the buttery topping to contrast with the hot, sweet peaches.

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