This buttery old-fashioned peach cobbler hits! Juicy summer peaches and a crispy cake-like topping will always be a crowd-pleaser, which is why this homemade peach cobbler recipe is perfect for any occasion, from a simple weeknight dessert to the star of the potluck. Plus, you can make it with fresh, canned, or frozen peaches, so it’s an easy recipe that’s also easy on your wallet! (It comes in at under a dollar a serving! Woot!!)
What Is Peach Cobbler
Peach Cobbler is often credited as a dessert created in the American South, but it’s actually Native American in origin. This dish of sweet, juicy summer peaches baked with a simple buttery batter is so easy to make and so yummy it’s almost criminal. Be warned: it smells so good that your loved ones will beg to devour it straight from the oven. Let it rest a few minutes before you dig in because it’s LAVA HOT. I speak from experience.
Ingredients For Peach Cobbler
You might want to double this recipe for Peach Cobbler because it will go fast, and you might have some feelings about that. I recently had two teenagers destroy the whole thing before I finished my first serving, and I was inundated with waves of deep resentment. Here’s what you’ll need to make Peach Cobbler:
- Peaches– are the star of the show here. You can use fresh, canned, or frozen. You don’t have to peel your peaches if you don’t want to. It’s a textural thing for me. If using canned, get them in their own juices, and don’t discard the juices. If they are canned in syrup, again, keep the juices, but omit the brown sugar in the recipe. If using frozen, let them thaw before mixing with the other ingredients.
- Sugar – helps sweeten the batter and the filling and deepens the color of the crust. You’ll use brown and granulated, though if you only have one type, use what you have. This recipe is very forgiving.
- Spices – cinnamon pairs beautifully with peaches, adding a gentle dimension to the flavor profile. I also use a touch of ground ginger and nutmeg to create a deeper flavor, but if your peaches are super tasty, feel free to skip them both.
- Lemon Juice– adds a much-needed acidity to the sweet filling and helps thicken the peach juices. You can use fresh or bottled.
- Cornstarch– helps thicken the peach juices while keeping them clear and glossy. If you don’t have cornstarch, thicken the filling with 2 teaspoons of all-purpose flour. FYI, it might get a little cloudy.
- All Purpose Flour– creates the batter for the cobbler. We have not tested this recipe with gluten-free flour and can’t give any specific guidance, though I bet it would be tasty with almond flour.
- Baking Powder – leavens and aerates the batter. If you don’t have baking powder, use 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda and add a tablespoon of lemon juice to the cup of milk called for in this recipe.
- Almonds – pair incredibly with peaches and add texture to the cobbler. While I use sliced, feel free to use chopped. You can substitute the almonds with pecans or walnuts. Skip the almonds if you have a nut allergy or if they’re not as budget-friendly as you’d like.
- Milk and Butter– create the batter. The fat in the milk keeps the crumb velvety, so use whole or add a tablespoon more butter if you’re using 2% milk. If you want to keep things vegan, use plant-based butter and milk.
- Vanilla – scents the batter but can also be skipped if you don’t have any on hand.
What To Serve WitH Peach Cobbler
Warm Peach Cobbler pairs perfectly with our easy recipe for No-Churn Strawberry Ice Cream or double down on that peach flavor and make our amazing No-Churn Balsamic Peach Ice Cream. You can also drizzle it with our Easy Caramel Sauce or a few tablespoons of silky Blueberry Sauce. I love it topped with our Homemade Whipped Cream and Small Batch Crunchy Candied Walnuts.
How To Store Peach Cobbler
Peach cobbler is good for up to three days. Since it contains dairy, you’ll want to refrigerate it after it cools in an air-tight container. If you have leftovers, try to enjoy them within a day, as the flavors and textures dull quickly. You can also freeze peach cobbler. Cool it before storing it in an air-tight container with parchment paper on the surface. It will keep for up to 3 months.
How To Reheat Peach Cobbler
It’s best to reheat peach cobbler in a 350°F oven until steaming. If reheating from frozen, it’s fine to put the cobbler in the oven straight from the freezer. While you can reheat peach cobbler leftovers in a microwave, the texture of the cobbler will change. If you choose to go the microwave route, heat it in 30-second increments until steaming.
Peach Cobbler
Ingredients
Filling
- 6 peaches*, peeled and cut into 3/4 inch slices $2.76
- 1/2 cup brown sugar $0.22
- 1/4 tsp salt $0.02
- 1/8 tsp ground ginger $0.02
- 1 tsp cornstarch $0.04
- 1 tsp lemon juice $0.03
Batter
- 8 Tbsp salted butter, melted $1.02
- 1 1/2 cups flour $0.21
- 1 cup sugar $0.40
- 1/2 cup sliced toasted almonds $1.27
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder $0.09
- 1/4 tsp cinnamon $0.02
- 1 pinch nutmeg $0.01
- 1/4 tsp salt $0.02
- 1 cup milk $0.30
- 1 tsp vanilla extract $0.72
Instructions
- Set a rack in the middle of the oven and preheat it to 350°F. In a large bowl, mix the sliced peaches, brown sugar, salt, and ground ginger. Let the peaches sit for five minutes to absorb the sugar and spices and release their juices.
- Set a large skillet over medium heat and add the peaches and their juices. Cook down the juices for about 5 minutes. Mix the cornstarch with the lemon juice to create a slurry, then add it to the peaches and stir well. Turn the heat to mid-high and bring to a boil.
- When the juices have thickened to the point that they stay separated when you run a spoon through them (about 5 minutes), take the pan off the heat.
- Add the melted butter to the pie dish and add the cooked peaches and their juices to the dish.
- In a large bowl, mix the flour, sugar, sliced toasted almonds, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- Stir in the milk and vanilla and mix lightly, just until a batter forms. Pour the batter on top of the peaches.
- Bake until the cobbler is golden brown, about 35 minutes. Cool before serving and enjoy!!
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How to Make Peach Cobbler – Step by Step Photos
Set a rack in the middle of the oven and preheat it to 350°F. In a large bowl, mix the 6 sliced peaches, 1/2 cup brown sugar, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/8 teaspoon ground ginger. Let the peaches sit for five minutes to absorb the sugar and spices and release their juices.
Set a large skillet over medium heat and add the peaches and their juices. Cook down the juices for about 5 minutes. Mix 1 teaspoon of cornstarch with 1 tablespoon of lemon juice to create a slurry, then add it to the peaches and mix in well. Turn the heat to mid-high and bring to a boil.
When the juices have thickened to the point that they stay separated when you run a spoon through them (about 5 minutes), take the pan off the heat.
Add 8 tablespoons of melted butter to the pie dish and add the cooked peaches and their juices to the dish.
In a large bowl, mix the 1 1/2 cups flour, 1 cup sugar, 1/2 cup sliced toasted almonds, 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder, 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon, 1 pinch nutmeg, and 1/4 teaspoons salt. Stir in 1 cup milk and 1 teaspoon vanilla and mix lightly, just until a batter forms.
Pour the batter on top of the peaches. The butter will rise to the top. I prefer a buttery, crispy topping, so I don’t stir the batter into the peaches. If you’d like to have some of the peaches popping through the topping, mix it lightly into the peaches.
Bake until the cobbler is golden brown, about 35 minutes. Let it cool for a few minutes before serving and collecting ALL OF THE COMPLIMENTS. For the most amazing experience, top it with ice cream or whipped cream!
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