Description
This Easy Peach Cobbler recipe is a classic, comforting dessert perfect for showcasing fresh or canned peaches. With a simple batter poured over melted butter and topped with juicy peach slices, it bakes into a golden, crispy treat that’s delicious served warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream. Its straightforward preparation and baking method make it accessible for cooks of all levels.
Ingredients
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Fruit Filling
- 2 heaping cups sliced fresh peaches (about 2-3 peaches), peeled and pitted
Batter and Base
- 1/3 cup salted butter
- 1/2 cup granulated white sugar
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- Pinch of salt
- 3/4 cup milk of choice
Instructions
- Prepare Peaches: Preheat your oven to 350°F. Wash, peel, and slice 2 to 3 fresh peaches, removing the pits. Measure out 2 heaping cups of these sliced peaches and set them aside for topping the cobbler.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, combine the granulated sugar, all-purpose flour, baking powder, and a pinch of salt. Mix until evenly incorporated to ensure a balanced batter.
- Add Milk and Whisk Batter: Pour in 3/4 cup of your choice of milk into the dry ingredients. Whisk the mixture until smooth and thin in consistency, which will create the cobbler’s tender base.
- Melt Butter in Baking Dish: Place 1/3 cup salted butter in an 11×7 inch casserole dish or 9-inch round pie dish. Put the dish in the preheated oven just long enough for the butter to melt fully. Remove the dish from the oven carefully once the butter is melted.
- Assemble Cobbler: Pour the prepared batter over the melted butter in the baking dish. Do not stir; this layering helps create the cobbler’s signature texture. Next, evenly distribute the peach slices over the batter on top, again without stirring.
- Bake: Return the baking dish to the oven and bake for 45 to 60 minutes. Bake until the edges of the cobbler are crisp and dark golden brown, and the top is a light golden brown. This ensures the batter is cooked through and the peaches are tender.
- Cool and Serve: Remove the cobbler from the oven and let it cool for about 10 minutes before serving. It is delicious warm, especially when paired with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
- Storage: This cobbler can be stored at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerated for up to 5 days. Reheat gently before serving if desired.
Notes
- Refer to additional baking tips and customization ideas on the blog post for enhanced results.
- Recommended baking dish sizes include 11×7 inch casserole dish or 9 inch round pie dish for optimal cooking.
- If using unsalted butter instead of salted, add ¼ teaspoon of salt to the dry ingredients to balance flavor.
- For canned peaches, drain them well before use. Typically, 2 cans of 15oz peach slices are purchased but only about 1 ½ cups are used for the recipe, leaving some for serving on the side.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 1/8 of recipe)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 21g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0.3g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg