Desserts
Homemade Peach Cobbler
Juicy cinnamon peaches under a golden, buttery cobbler crust.
- Prep Time
- 20 minutes
- Cook Time
- 45 minutes
- Total Time
- 1 hour 5 minutes
- Servings
- 8
Peach cobbler is the dessert that says summer in the South, though canned or frozen peaches make it a year-round favorite.
The batter rises up around the fruit as it bakes, giving you crisp edges and a soft, custardy middle.
Why You'll Love This Recipe
- Buttery golden crust
- Works with fresh or canned peaches
- Simple pantry dessert
- Best served warm
Ingredients
- 8 cups sliced peaches
- 1 cup sugar, divided
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
Substitutions: Two 29-oz cans of peaches, drained, replace fresh perfectly.
How to Make It
- 1
Macerate
Toss the peaches with half the sugar, lemon juice, and cinnamon and rest 15 minutes.
- 2
Make the batter
Whisk flour, remaining sugar, baking powder, and milk, then stir in melted butter.
- 3
Assemble
Pour the batter into a buttered dish and spoon the peaches over the top without stirring.
- 4
Bake
Bake at 375°F for 45 minutes until deeply golden and bubbling.
Recipe Tips
- Do not stir after adding the fruit — the batter needs to rise around it.
- Rest 20 minutes so the juices set.
What to Serve With It
- Southern Banana Pudding — Layers of vanilla custard, ripe bananas, and wafers chilled until spoon-soft.
- Southern Sweet Tea — Smooth, never-bitter sweet tea brewed the traditional Southern way.
- Sweet Potato Pie — Silky spiced sweet potato custard in a flaky, all-butter crust.
Storage & Reheating
- Refrigerator
- Up to 4 days covered.
- Freezing
- Freeze up to 2 months.
- Reheating
- Warm at 325°F for 15 minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Fresh or canned peaches?
Both work. Canned peaches are consistent year-round; drain them well.
Recipe Card
Homemade Peach Cobbler
Juicy cinnamon peaches under a golden, buttery cobbler crust.
- Prep
- 20 minutes
- Cook
- 45 minutes
- Total
- 1 hour 5 minutes
- Servings
- 8
Ingredients
- 8 cups sliced peaches
- 1 cup sugar, divided
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
Instructions
- Toss the peaches with half the sugar, lemon juice, and cinnamon and rest 15 minutes.
- Whisk flour, remaining sugar, baking powder, and milk, then stir in melted butter.
- Pour the batter into a buttered dish and spoon the peaches over the top without stirring.
- Bake at 375°F for 45 minutes until deeply golden and bubbling.
Notes
Serve warm with vanilla ice cream.
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Southern Sweet Tea
Smooth, never-bitter sweet tea brewed the traditional Southern way.
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Sweet Potato Pie
Silky spiced sweet potato custard in a flaky, all-butter crust.