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Peach Cobbler in a baking dish.

Easy Peach Cobbler

Katerina | Diethood
This recipe for Peach Cobbler is absolutely delicious and it’s prepared with fresh ingredients. Juicy peaches and a wonderfully sweet and crumbly topping truly makes this a perfect summer dessert.
Servings : 8 servings
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Resting Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour

Ingredients
  

  • 8 (about 2 pounds) fresh peaches, peeled, cored, and sliced
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • pinch of salt
  • ½ cup butter, melted
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350˚F. Lightly grease a 2-quart baking dish with butter and set aside.
  • Arrange the peach slices on the bottom of the baking dish. Sprinkle with 2 tablespoons sugar and set aside.
  • In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, 3/4 cup sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
  • Melt the butter, then whisk in the vanilla. Pour the butter mixture over the flour mixture and stir until everything is incorporated and the batter is moist. It will resemble a cookie batter.
  • Using your hands, sprinkle the batter over the peaches.
  • Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until browned on top and bubbly.
  • Remove from oven and let stand at room temperature for 15 minutes. Serve warm with ice cream.

Notes

  • Peeling Peaches: Use ripe, fragrant peaches for your cobbler, and peel them using the blanching method. 
  • Blanching Peaches: In a large pot, boil water. Meanwhile, prepare a bowl of ice water. Mark a small X on the bottom of each peach. Dip the peaches in the boiling water using a slotted spoon for 30-60 seconds, then transfer to the ice water. Once cooled, peel the peaches starting at the X.
  • Using Canned Peaches: If you're out of fresh peaches, swap in a 29-ounce can of sliced peaches in heavy syrup. Keep the syrup for extra sweetness and moisture. But, for less sweetness, use less syrup.
  • Butter: 1/2 cup butter is the same as 8 tablespoons butter or one full stick or 113 grams or 4 ounces. Some readers have made the mistake of using 1/2-cup melted butter instead of using solid 1/2 cup (8 tablespoons) butter and then melting it.  The measurement for solid butter is based on its volume, while the measurement for melted butter is based on its weight. The conversion rate is not 1:1, so it's important to use the correct measurement when following a recipe.
  • Sweetness: Adjust the recipe's sugar according to the sweetness of the peaches.
  • Juicy, Not Soggy Cobbler: Prevent a soggy cobbler by coating the fresh peach slices in flour or cornstarch to thicken the juice.
  • Baking Dish: Use a wider, shallow baking dish, about 2 to 2.5 quarts, for even cooking and a balanced peach-to-topping ratio. A 9x9 square pan works great. Double the recipe and bake it in a 9x13 baking dish.
  • How To Serve: Serve the cobbler warm from the oven, topped with vanilla ice cream, for a perfect contrast.

Nutrition

Calories: 317 kcal | Carbohydrates: 52 g | Protein: 3 g | Fat: 12 g | Saturated Fat: 7 g | Cholesterol: 31 mg | Sodium: 102 mg | Potassium: 352 mg | Fiber: 3 g | Sugar: 38 g | Vitamin A: 845 IU | Vitamin C: 9.9 mg | Calcium: 39 mg | Iron: 1.1 mg

Nutritional info is an estimate and provided as courtesy. Values may vary according to the ingredients and tools used. Please use your preferred nutritional calculator for more detailed info.

Course: Breakfast, Brunch, Dessert, Snacks
Cuisine: American, American/Southern
Keyword: cobbler recipe, crumble dessert, easy dessert recipe, peach cobbler recipe