Southern Peach Cobbler is a classic dessert that embodies the flavors of summer. Made with ripe, juicy peaches and a buttery, biscuit-like topping, this dessert is comforting and delicious. This recipe will guide you through making a fresh Southern Peach Cobbler that will have everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients for Fresh Southern Peach Cobbler:
- 6 cups fresh peaches, peeled, pitted, and sliced
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup milk
- Vanilla ice cream, for serving (optional)
How to Make Fresh Southern Peach Cobbler:
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large saucepan, combine the sliced peaches, 1 cup of sugar, water, cinnamon, nutmeg, and lemon juice. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the mixture comes to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for about 10 minutes, or until the peaches are tender. Remove from heat and set aside.
- Place the butter in a 9×13-inch baking dish and melt it in the preheated oven.
- In a medium bowl, combine the flour, 1 cup of sugar, baking powder, and salt. Stir in the milk until just combined.
- Pour the batter over the melted butter in the baking dish. Do not stir.
- Spoon the peach mixture over the batter. Again, do not stir.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 40 to 45 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the edges are bubbling.
- Serve warm with vanilla ice cream, if desired.
About the Main Ingredients:
- Peaches: Fresh, ripe peaches are the star of this dessert. Look for peaches that are fragrant and slightly soft to the touch for the best flavor.
- Sugar: Sugar is used to sweeten both the peach filling and the biscuit topping. Adjust the amount of sugar based on the sweetness of your peaches and your personal preference.
- Cinnamon and Nutmeg: These warm spices complement the sweet peaches and add depth of flavor to the cobbler.
- Butter: Butter adds richness and flavor to both the peach filling and the biscuit topping. Melting the butter in the baking dish before adding the batter creates a buttery, crisp crust.
- Flour, Baking Powder, Salt, and Milk: These ingredients are used to make the biscuit-like topping. The baking powder helps the topping rise and become light and fluffy.
Fresh Southern Peach Cobbler is best served warm, straight from the oven, with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. It’s the perfect dessert for summer gatherings or a cozy night in.
