Description
Southern peach cobbler delivers pure comfort straight from Grandma’s kitchen, melting together ripe peaches and buttery crust that whispers sweet memories of summer afternoons. Warm, golden perfection awaits your dessert spoon with this classic Southern treasure that brings family together around the table.
Ingredients
Scale
Fruit:
- 2 bags (20 ounces each) frozen peaches
Sugars and Sweeteners:
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
Flour and Dry Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon cream of tartar
Butter:
- ½ stick unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1 stick cold unsalted butter
Spices and Extracts:
- 1 tablespoon cinnamon
- ½ tablespoon cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon almond extract
Liquids:
- ¼ cup boiling water
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- Fire up your oven to a toasty 375°F and grab a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Spritz the baking dish with non-stick cooking spray to prevent any sticky situations.
- Dump 40 oz of frozen peaches directly into the dish, letting them settle naturally.
- Scatter 1 cup granulated sugar and 1 cup brown sugar over the peaches, creating a sweet blanket.
- Drizzle 1 teaspoon vanilla extract and ½ teaspoon almond extract across the peaches for depth of flavor.
- Sprinkle ½ tablespoon cinnamon, ½ teaspoon nutmeg, 2 teaspoons cornstarch, and 1 teaspoon cream of tartar over the fruit mixture.
- Cut ½ stick room temperature butter into small chunks and dot across the peaches.
- Pour 2 tablespoons water and 1 teaspoon lemon juice over everything to help blend the flavors.
- Gently toss the ingredients until the peaches are evenly coated with the sweet mixture.
- Cover the dish tightly with aluminum foil to trap steam and enhance peach tenderness.
- Slide the covered dish into the preheated oven and bake exactly 20 minutes at 375°F.
Notes
- Fresh peaches work wonderfully if you have them, creating an even more vibrant flavor profile for the cobbler.
- For a gluten-free version, substitute all-purpose flour with a cup-for-cup gluten-free baking blend in the topping.
- Serve warm with vanilla bean ice cream or freshly whipped cream to enhance the classic Southern dessert experience.
- Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to three days, gently reheating in the oven to maintain the topping’s crisp texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Cobbler
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 317 kcal
- Sugar: 54 g
- Sodium: 178 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 53 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 31 mg