Description
This Fresh Peach Cobbler Recipe is a classic American dessert featuring sweet, tender peaches baked under a buttery, golden biscuit topping. Perfect for summer, it combines juicy peaches with warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg, finished with a crisp, sugar-dusted crust. Serve it warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for an irresistible treat.
Ingredients
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For the Peach Filling
- 6 fresh peaches, peeled, pitted, and sliced
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar (divided)
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
For the Cobbler Topping
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 1/4 cup boiling water
- 2 tablespoons coarse sugar (optional, for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat and prepare the filling: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). In a large mixing bowl, combine the sliced peaches with 1/4 cup granulated sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, lemon juice, and cornstarch. Toss everything gently to coat the peaches evenly. Pour this peach mixture into a 2-quart baking dish and bake it for 10 minutes to start softening the fruit.
- Make the cobbler topping: While the peaches are baking, in a medium bowl whisk together the flour, remaining 1/2 cup granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt until well mixed. Add the cold cubed butter to the dry ingredients and use a pastry cutter or your fingers to work the butter in until the mixture looks like coarse crumbs. Next, stir in the boiling water just until the dough comes together.
- Assemble and bake the cobbler: Remove the peaches from the oven after 10 minutes. Drop spoonfuls of the cobbler topping evenly over the hot fruit. If desired, sprinkle the topping with coarse sugar for extra crunch and sweetness. Return the dish to the oven and bake for another 25 to 30 minutes, or until the topping turns golden brown and the peach filling is bubbling. Allow the cobbler to cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- Serve warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for a delicious contrast.
- You can use frozen or canned peaches if fresh peaches are out of season—just adjust the sugar based on the sweetness of the fruit.
- Peeling peaches is easier if you blanch them briefly in boiling water first.
