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The Ultimate Easy Southern Peach Cobbler

A close-up view of a serving of warm peach cobbler showing juicy, bright orange peaches beneath a golden, crumbly topping.
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Make this ultimate comfort dessert with juicy peaches and a simple, buttery biscuit topping. This recipe is straightforward, perfect for weeknights or gatherings, and tastes like home.

Ingredients

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  • 6 cups fresh or canned sliced peaches (drained if canned)
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour (for filling)
  • 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (for topping)
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar (for topping)
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 large egg, lightly beaten (for egg wash)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the peaches, 1 cup sugar, lemon juice, cinnamon, nutmeg, and 1/4 cup flour. Toss gently to coat the peaches evenly. Pour this peach mixture into the prepared baking dish.
  3. Prepare the topping: In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the 1 1/2 cups flour, 1/4 cup sugar, baking powder, and salt.
  4. Cut in the cold butter pieces using a pastry blender or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  5. Pour in the milk and stir just until a soft dough forms. Do not overmix.
  6. Drop spoonfuls of the topping dough evenly over the peach filling. It does not need to cover the entire surface; gaps are fine.
  7. Brush the top of the dough pieces lightly with the beaten egg wash.
  8. Bake for 35 to 45 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the peach filling is hot and bubbly around the edges.
  9. Let the cobbler cool slightly on a wire rack before serving warm, preferably with vanilla ice cream.

Notes

  • If you use canned peaches, drain off most of the syrup but reserve about 1/4 cup to add to the filling for extra sweetness.
  • For a crispier topping, sprinkle 1 tablespoon of coarse sugar over the dough pieces before baking.
  • This dessert pairs well with vanilla ice cream or a dollop of fresh whipped cream.

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