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Southern Peach Cobbler Recipe

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This Southern Peach Cobbler recipe is a classic American dessert featuring juicy fresh peaches baked with a sweet, cinnamon-spiced filling and topped with a tender, buttery biscuit-like crust. Perfect for summer gatherings, it combines a luscious fruit base with a golden crumbly topping that bakes to perfection in the oven. Serve it warm with vanilla ice cream for an irresistible treat.

Ingredients

Peach Filling

  • 8 fresh peaches, peeled, pitted, and sliced into thin wedges
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch

Topping

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 12 tablespoons unsalted butter, chilled and cut into small pieces
  • 1/2 cup boiling water
  • 3 tablespoons granulated sugar (for sprinkling)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F if using a dark or glass baking dish, or 425°F for a light metal pan to ensure even cooking.
  2. Make the Peach Filling: In a large bowl, combine peeled and sliced peaches with granulated sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, lemon juice, and cornstarch. Toss gently to coat peaches evenly, which will thicken the juices during baking.
  3. Parbake the Peaches: Transfer the peach mixture into a 2-quart baking dish and bake for 10 minutes. This initial baking softens the fruit and melds the flavors.
  4. Prepare the Topping: In another large bowl, whisk together flour, sugars, baking powder, and salt. Cut in chilled butter using fingertips or a pastry blender until the mixture looks like coarse crumbs. Carefully stir in boiling water just until combined, being careful not to overmix to keep the topping tender.
  5. Assemble the Cobbler: Remove the peaches from the oven and evenly drop spoonfuls of the topping over them. It’s okay if the peaches peek through; this creates a rustic look and delicious texture contrast.
  6. Finish and Bake: Sprinkle 3 tablespoons of granulated sugar over the entire cobbler for a slightly crunchy crust. Place the baking dish on a rimmed baking sheet to catch drips and bake for 30 minutes or until the topping is golden brown and the filling bubbles around the edges.
  7. Serve: Allow the cobbler to cool slightly before serving. Enjoy warm, optionally topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for the perfect balance of warm and cold.

Notes

  • Peeling peaches is easier if you blanch them in boiling water for 30 seconds and then plunge into ice water.
  • Use fresh, ripe peaches for the best flavor; frozen peaches can be substituted but may alter texture.
  • Do not overmix the topping batter to keep the crust light and crumbly rather than dense.
  • Depending on your oven and baking dish color, adjust the temperature as indicated for even baking.
  • Leftovers can be refrigerated and enjoyed cold or reheated gently.

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