Description
This Easy Southern Peach Cobbler Recipe is the perfect beginner-friendly dessert made with fresh peaches and a golden, buttery topping. A classic Southern treat that’s warm, cozy, and easy to make with simple ingredients. Ideal for summer gatherings, potlucks, or weeknight cravings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 5 cups fresh peaches, peeled and sliced
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar (divided)
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup milk
- ½ cup unsalted butter (1 stick), melted
- Optional: ½ teaspoon cinnamon, ½ teaspoon vanilla extract, 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Pour the melted butter into a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a medium bowl, mix flour, ¾ cup sugar, baking powder, and salt. Stir in the milk until just combined.
- Pour the batter evenly over the butter in the baking dish—do not stir.
- In another bowl, toss the peach slices with remaining sugar, lemon juice, and cinnamon if using.
- Spoon the peaches evenly over the batter. Again, do not stir.
- Bake for 40–45 minutes or until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the batter comes out clean.
- Let it cool slightly before serving. Best enjoyed warm.
Notes
- You can substitute fresh peaches with well-drained canned or thawed frozen peaches.
- For a vegan version, use plant-based butter and non-dairy milk.
- Serve with vanilla ice cream, whipped cream, or Greek yogurt.
- Store leftovers covered in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven or microwave.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 33 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 18 mg