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Classic Southern Fresh Peach Cobbler

Classic Southern Fresh Peach Cobbler features sun-ripened peaches tucked beneath a buttery, tender crust with a sprinkle of cinnamon sugar that bakes to a delicate crunch. The filling is warm, fragrant with cinnamon and nutmeg, and balanced by a hint of lemon. Serve it slightly warm for summer gatherings or cozy dinners, ideally with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

  • Prep20 mins
  • Cook40 mins
  • Serves4
  • DifficultyMedium
Classic Southern Fresh Peach Cobbler
  1. 1

    Gather all the ingredients.

  2. 2

    Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).

  3. 3

    Combine peaches, 1/4 cup white sugar, 1/4 cup brown sugar, 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon, nutmeg, lemon juice, and cornstarch in a large bowl; toss to coat evenly, then pour into a 2-quart baking dish. Bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes.

  4. 4

    Meanwhile, mix flour, 1/4 cup white sugar, 1/4 cup brown sugar, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl. Work in the butter with your fingertips or a pastry blender until the mixture looks like coarse crumbs. Stir in the water just until combined.

  5. 5

    Take the peaches out of the oven, and drop spoonfuls of the topping over them.

  6. 6

    Stir 3 tablespoons white sugar and 1 teaspoon cinnamon together in a small bowl; sprinkle over the entire cobbler.

  7. 7

    Bake in the preheated oven until the topping is golden, about 30 minutes.

About This Recipe

Classic Southern Fresh Peach Cobbler is a Southern Recipes dessert recipe made with 12 ingredients. It takes about 1 hr, serves 4, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Baking Powder, Brown Sugar, and Cornstarch. Each serving provides about 778.77 kcal, and is a good source of fiber.

Recipe Questions

What is Classic Southern Fresh Peach Cobbler?
It is a Southern Recipes recipe made with 12 ingredients, usually served for dessert.
What is Classic Southern Fresh Peach Cobbler made of?
The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Baking Powder, Brown Sugar, Cornstarch, Ground Cinnamon. The full list of 12 is above.
What goes well with Classic Southern Fresh Peach Cobbler?
Explore these Southern Recipes side-dish recipes.
How long does it take to make Classic Southern Fresh Peach Cobbler?
About 1 hr in total: 20 mins to prepare and 40 mins to cook.
How many calories are in one serving?
One serving provides about 778.77 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
Is Classic Southern Fresh Peach Cobbler easy to make?
This recipe is rated medium, with 12 ingredients and 7 steps.

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