Description
This classic Southern Peach Cobbler recipe features tender, juicy peaches baked under a golden, buttery biscuit crust with hints of cinnamon, nutmeg, and vanilla. Perfectly sweet and warmly spiced, it’s a comforting dessert ideal for family gatherings or cozy evenings.
Ingredients
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Peach Filling
- 2 bags frozen peaches (20 ounces each)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon almond extract (optional but recommended)
- ½ tablespoon cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon nutmeg
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon cream of tartar
- ½ stick unsalted butter, room temperature
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
Cobbler Topping
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 tablespoon cinnamon (reserve ½ tablespoon for garnishing)
- 1 stick cold unsalted butter
- ¼ cup boiling hot water
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar (to dust top of cobbler)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Baking Dish: Preheat your oven to 375°F and lightly spray a 9×13-inch baking dish with non-stick spray to prevent sticking and facilitate easy cleanup.
- Combine Peach Filling Ingredients: In the baking dish, thoroughly mix the frozen peaches, granulated sugar, brown sugar, vanilla extract, almond extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, cornstarch, cream of tartar, room temperature butter, water, and lemon juice. Cover the dish with foil to prepare for baking.
- Bake the Peach Mixture: Place the covered baking dish in the oven and bake the peaches for 20 minutes, allowing the filling to become tender and juices to develop.
- Prepare Cobbler Dough: While the peaches bake, combine the all-purpose flour, both sugars, baking powder, salt, and ½ tablespoon cinnamon in a large bowl, mixing well.
- Cut in the Butter: Using a pastry cutter or your hands, cut the cold butter into the flour mixture until the texture resembles coarse crumbs, which is essential for a flaky biscuit topping.
- Add Boiling Water and Mix: Pour in the boiling hot water and stir gently just until combined to form a drop biscuit-like dough; avoid overmixing to keep the topping tender.
- Top Peach Mixture with Dough: Remove the peaches from the oven. Spoon dollops of the cobbler dough over the peaches in golf ball-sized portions, leaving small gaps so the dough will cook through properly.
- Sprinkle with Cinnamon Sugar: Mix the remaining ½ tablespoon cinnamon with 3 tablespoons granulated sugar and sprinkle this mixture evenly over the cobbler dough for a sweet, spiced crust.
- Bake Until Golden: Bake the cobbler uncovered for 30-45 minutes, checking at 30 minutes. Remove when the crust is golden brown and fully cooked through to ensure a perfect finish.
- Serve Warm: Let the cobbler cool slightly, then serve warm for a comforting and delicious Southern dessert experience.
Notes
- Using frozen peaches makes this recipe accessible year-round, but fresh peaches can be substituted when in season for a more vibrant flavor.
- The almond extract is optional but adds a lovely depth to the peach filling.
- Be careful not to overmix the dough to maintain a tender biscuit texture.
- Check the cobbler towards the end of baking to avoid over-browning the crust.
- This cobbler can be served with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for an extra indulgence.
