Southern Peach Cobbler
A classic Southern peach cobbler that brings warmth and nostalgia, with ripe peaches and a crispy topping.
Ingredients
For the peach filling
- 4 cups fresh or canned peaches, sliced Use ripe peaches for the best flavor.
- 1 cup sugar Adjust if peaches are very sweet.
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
For the batter
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 cup butter, melted Essential for rich flavor.
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Peel and slice fresh peaches into thick wedges or drain canned peaches. Combine them with sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and lemon juice in a large bowl. Let the mixture sit for about 10 minutes.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar. Gradually add milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract, stirring until smooth.
Baking
- Pour the peach mixture into a greased baking dish. Then pour the batter evenly over the top of the peaches.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
Notes
Serve warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream. Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerate for up to a week.