Quick and Easy Peach Cobbler – The Ultimate Homemade Southern Dessert
Quick and Easy Peach Cobbler is a classic Southern dessert loved for its rich buttery crust and sweet, juicy peaches.It uses simple pantry ingredients and requires minimal preparation.Fresh, canned, or frozen peaches all work beautifully in this recipe.The cobbler bakes into a golden, crisp topping with soft fruit underneath.Serve it warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for the perfect dessert.This easy recipe is ideal for beginners and experienced bakers alike.
Ingredients
Peach Filling
- 6 cups sliced fresh peaches (or canned, drained)
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
Cobbler Batter
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup milk
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Mix peaches, sugars, lemon juice, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cornstarch in a large bowl.
- Pour melted butter into a greased 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In another bowl, whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and milk until smooth.
- Pour batter evenly over the melted butter. Do not stir.
- Carefully spoon the peach mixture over the batter without mixing.
- Bake for 40–45 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the filling is bubbling.
- Allow the cobbler to cool for 10–15 minutes before serving.
- Serve warm with vanilla ice cream.
Notes
- Fresh peaches provide the best flavor.
- Frozen peaches should be thawed and drained first.
- Drain canned peaches thoroughly.
- Do not stir the batter after layering.
- The butter creates the signature crispy crust.
- Adjust sugar depending on peach sweetness.
- Let the cobbler rest before serving.
- Best enjoyed warm on the day it's baked.