Description
A classic Southern dessert featuring sweet, juicy peaches baked under a buttery, flaky crust.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 cups fresh peaches, peeled and sliced (about 6–7 large peaches)
- 1 cup granulated sugar (for peaches)
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch (optional, for thickening)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar (for batter)
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar mixed with 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (for sprinkling on top)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, combine the sliced peaches, 1 cup of sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, lemon juice, and cornstarch (if using). Mix well and set aside.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, 1 cup of sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Add the milk and melted butter to the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
- Pour the batter into a greased baking dish.
- Evenly distribute the peach mixture over the batter.
- Sprinkle the cinnamon-sugar mixture on top of the peaches.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes or until the top is golden brown and the peaches are bubbly.
- Let cool slightly before serving. Enjoy warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- Serve with vanilla ice cream for an extra treat.
- Can substitute frozen peaches if fresh are not available.
- Adjust sugar based on the sweetness of the peaches.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: Peach Cobbler, Southern Dessert, Classic Recipe