Southern Peach Cobbler: A Simple, Sweet Delight!
Southern Peach Cobbler is a simple, sweet delight that captures the essence of summer with its fresh peach flavor and comforting texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 fresh ripe peaches, peeled and sliced
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup light brown sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp nutmeg
- 2 tsp lemon juice
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 stick (½ cup) unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1 cup milk
- Optional: vanilla ice cream for topping
Instructions
- In a saucepan, combine peaches, both sugars, lemon juice, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Simmer until juicy and thickened.
- Stir in cornstarch and bring to a light boil.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and milk until smooth.
- Pour melted butter into a baking dish or skillet, then add batter (do not stir). Spoon peach mixture over batter.
- Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 40–45 minutes, until top is golden and crisp.
Notes
- Serve warm with vanilla ice cream for an extra treat.
- Adjust sugar based on the sweetness of the peaches.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: ~310
- Sugar: ~40g
- Sodium: ~200mg
- Fat: ~12g
- Saturated Fat: ~7g
- Unsaturated Fat: ~3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: ~45g
- Fiber: ~2g
- Protein: ~3g
- Cholesterol: ~30mg