Description
This Fresh Southern Peach Cobbler recipe features juicy sliced peaches coated in a luscious mixture of sugars and warm spices, baked under a tender, buttery biscuit topping. Perfectly balanced with cinnamon and nutmeg, it delivers a comforting and classic Southern dessert that highlights the natural sweetness and freshness of ripe peaches.
Ingredients
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Peach Filling
- 8 fresh peaches - peeled, pitted, and sliced into thin wedges
- 1/4 cup white sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
Cobbler Topping
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup white sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, chilled and cut into small pieces
- 1/4 cup boiling water
Topping Garnish
- 3 tablespoons white sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Gather and measure all ingredients needed for the recipe to streamline the preparation process.
- Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C) to ensure it is hot enough for baking the cobbler.
- Make Peach Filling: In a large bowl, combine the sliced peaches, ¼ cup white sugar, ¼ cup brown sugar, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, fresh lemon juice, and cornstarch. Toss well to coat the peaches evenly. Pour this mixture into a 2-quart baking dish.
- Bake Filling: Place the peach mixture in the preheated oven and bake for 10 minutes. This softens the peaches and starts the cooking process.
- Prepare Topping: While the peaches bake, combine the flour, ¼ cup white sugar, ¼ cup brown sugar, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl. Using your fingertips or a pastry blender, cut the chilled butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.
- Add Water to Topping: Stir in the boiling water carefully until the topping just comes together into a dough-like mixture.
- Add Topping to Peaches: Remove the peaches from the oven. Drop spoonfuls of the prepared topping over the peach filling in an even layer.
- Garnish: Mix the remaining 3 tablespoons of white sugar with 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon in a small bowl, then sprinkle this sugar-cinnamon blend evenly over the topping for extra flavor and a slight crunch.
- Bake Cobbler: Return the baking dish to the oven and bake for about 30 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and cooked through.
Notes
- Peeling peaches is easier if they are briefly boiled and then shocked in ice water.
- If fresh peaches are out of season, frozen sliced peaches can be used but thaw and drain excess liquid before using.
- Allow the cobbler to cool for at least 15 minutes before serving to let the filling thicken.
- Serve warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for an extra indulgent treat.
- Use chilled butter and boiling water for the topping to achieve a tender, biscuit-like texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of cobbler (approx. 1 cup)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 240mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
