Description
Indulge in The Best Southern Peach Cobbler Recipe, a delightful dessert that perfectly captures the essence of summer. With its tender, buttery crust enveloping sweet, juicy peaches, this classic dish is sure to be a hit at family gatherings or cozy evenings at home. This easy-to-make recipe requires minimal effort and yields a comforting dessert that can be served warm with a scoop of ice cream or enjoyed cold for a refreshing treat. Perfectly balanced with warm spices and an enticing aroma, it’s a dessert that brings joy to any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 bags Frozen peaches (40 ounces)
- 1 cup Granulated sugar
- 1 cup Brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon Almond extract (optional but recommended)
- 1/2 tablespoon Cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon Nutmeg
- 2 teaspoons Corn starch
- 1 teaspoon Cream of tartar
- 1/2 stick Butter (unsalted, room temperature)
- 2 tablespoons Water
- 1 teaspoon Fresh lemon juice
- 2 cups All purpose Flour
- 1/2 cup Granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup Brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons Baking powder
- 1 tablespoon Cinnamon (reserve 1/2 for garnishment)
- 1 stick Butter (unsalted cold)
- 1/4 cup Boiling hot water
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt
- 3 tablespoons Granulated sugar (to dust top of cobbler)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F.
- In a greased 9×13 baking dish, combine frozen peaches, both sugars, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, cornstarch, cream of tartar, butter, water, and lemon juice. Mix well and cover with foil; bake for 20 minutes.
- While baking, mix flour, sugars, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt in a bowl. Cut in cold butter until crumbly.
- Stir in boiling water until just combined.
- Remove the dish from the oven and dollop the dough over the peach mixture. Sprinkle with cinnamon-sugar.
- Bake uncovered for an additional 30-45 minutes until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: Use ripe frozen peaches for maximum flavor. Adjust sugar levels based on personal preference. Let the cobbler rest for 10-15 minutes before serving for a thicker filling.