Description
This easy peach cobbler recipe features a buttery, golden batter topped with sweet, spiced peaches that bake into a warm, comforting dessert perfect for any occasion. The tender peaches are enhanced with cinnamon and nutmeg, while a crunchy brown sugar topping adds delightful texture. Serve it warm with ice cream for a classic treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Butter
- 1/4 cup butter
Batter
- 1/2 cup flour
- 1 cup sugar (divided into 2/3 cup and 1/3 cup)
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/3 cup milk
- 1 egg
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla
Peach Mixture
- 2 cups peeled peaches (fresh or thawed if frozen, drained)
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
Topping
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
Optional
- Ice cream for serving
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare it for baking the cobbler.
- Melt Butter: Place the 1/4 cup butter in a 9-inch glass baking dish and put it into the oven just until the butter melts completely.
- Prepare Batter: In a large bowl, combine 1/2 cup flour, 2/3 cup sugar, 1 teaspoon baking powder, and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Add 1/3 cup milk, 1 egg, and 1/4 teaspoon vanilla. Stir the mixture until just combined to form the batter.
- Assemble Batter: Pour the batter gently over the melted butter in the baking dish. Do not stir to allow the butter to create a crisp bottom.
- Mix Peaches: In a separate bowl, combine 2 cups peeled peaches with 1/3 cup sugar, 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, and 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg. Toss gently to coat the peaches evenly.
- Add Peach Layer: Spoon the peach mixture evenly over the batter layer in the dish. Again, do not stir.
- Sprinkle Brown Sugar: Evenly sprinkle 1/4 cup brown sugar over the top of the peach layer to create a sweet, crunchy topping.
- Bake: Place the dish in the oven and bake for 40 to 45 minutes until the cobbler is golden brown and bubbly around the edges.
- Broil for Crispness: For an extra crispy top, finish the cobbler under the broiler for a minute or two, watching carefully to prevent burning.
- Serve: Let the cobbler cool slightly before serving warm, optionally topped with your favorite ice cream.
Notes
- Use fresh peaches when in season for the best flavor; frozen peaches work well if thawed and drained.
- Do not stir the batter and peaches once assembled in the baking dish; this separation helps create the classic cobbler texture.
- You can substitute milk with almond or other plant-based milk for a dairy alternative.
- Broiling at the end is optional but recommended for a crunchy top layer.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated before serving.
