Classic Southern Peach Cobbler
Traditional dish · American
A traditional Southern peach cobbler featuring ripe peaches baked under a tender, biscuit-like topping. This is the quintessential comfort dessert.
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Ingredients
- Fresh Peaches6 cups, sliced
- Granulated Sugar1 cup
- All-Purpose Flour1 1/2 cups
- Baking Powder2 teaspoons
- Salt1/2 teaspoon
- Unsalted Butter1/2 cup, melted
- Milk1/2 cup
- Ground Cinnamon1 teaspoon
- Ground Nutmeg1/4 teaspoon
- Lemon Juice1 tablespoon
Steps
- 1
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Butter a 9x13 inch baking dish.
- 2
In a large bowl, toss sliced peaches with 1/2 cup sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and lemon juice. Pour into the prepared baking dish.
- 3
In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, remaining 1/2 cup sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- 4
Pour melted butter and milk into the dry ingredients. Stir until just combined to form a thick batter.
- 5
Spoon the batter evenly over the peaches in the baking dish.
- 6
Bake for 35-45 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the filling is bubbly.
- 7
Let cool slightly before serving. Serve warm, optionally with vanilla ice cream.
