Peach Cobbler Southern Dessert (Printable Version)
Juicy peaches baked under a crisp golden biscuit topping, perfect served warm, optionally with vanilla ice cream.
# What You'll Need:
→ Peach Filling
01 - 6 cups ripe peaches, peeled, pitted, and sliced
02 - 3/4 cup granulated sugar
03 - 2 tablespoons brown sugar
04 - 1 tablespoon lemon juice
05 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
06 - 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
07 - 2 tablespoons cornstarch
08 - Pinch of salt
→ Biscuit Topping
09 - 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
10 - 1/3 cup granulated sugar
11 - 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
12 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
13 - 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
14 - 1/2 cup whole milk or buttermilk
15 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
→ Assembly
16 - 1 tablespoon granulated sugar for sprinkling
# Steps to Follow:
01 - Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
02 - In a large bowl, combine sliced peaches, granulated sugar, brown sugar, lemon juice, cinnamon, nutmeg, cornstarch, and a pinch of salt. Toss gently until peaches are evenly coated.
03 - Pour the peach mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread evenly.
04 - In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Add the cold cubed butter. Using a pastry cutter or your fingertips, cut in the butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
05 - Add milk and vanilla extract to the flour mixture. Stir just until combined; do not overmix. The dough will be soft and slightly sticky.
06 - Drop spoonfuls of the biscuit dough evenly over the peaches, leaving some gaps for steam to escape.
07 - Sprinkle 1 tablespoon granulated sugar over the topping for extra crunch.
08 - Bake for 40–45 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the peach filling is bubbling.
09 - Cool for at least 15 minutes before serving. Serve warm, optionally with vanilla ice cream.
# Additional Tips::
01 -
- Uses common pantry staples
- Easy enough for beginner bakers
- Delivers comforting flavors in just an hour
- Biscuit topping stays crisp instead of soggy
02 -
- High in natural fruit fiber
- Can be made with fresh or frozen peaches
- Best served warm but tasty even at room temperature
03 -
- Cutting the butter into the flour makes all the difference for a tender biscuit topping
- Leaving gaps in the topping lets steam escape so you avoid a soggy crust
- Taste your peaches before baking and adjust sugar levels if needed for optimal flavor