Classic Southern Peach Cobbler
A nostalgic dessert featuring cinnamon-kissed peaches and a buttery biscuit-like topping, perfect for family gatherings and summer picnics.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 60 minutes
- Yield: 9 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups fresh peaches, sliced
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare your peaches by washing, peeling, and slicing them into thin wedges.
- Combine the sliced peaches with 1 cup of sugar, lemon juice, and cinnamon in a large bowl. Let them sit for 15-30 minutes.
- Mix together the flour, baking powder, salt, and remaining sugar in another bowl.
- Add the milk and melted butter to the dry mixture and whisk until just combined.
- Pour the batter into a greased 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Spoon the peach mixture over the batter without stirring.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until the top is golden and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Remove from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
Serve warm with vanilla ice cream and a drizzle of syrup from the pan. Garnish with fresh mint if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: peach cobbler, southern dessert, summer dessert, nostalgic dessert