Peach Cobbler is a beloved southern dessert enjoyed worldwide, featuring warm, sweet peaches under a delicious cobbler-style crust. Whether you use canned, frozen, or fresh peaches, this recipe will guide you in making the best southern peach cobbler for any occasion!
Ingredients
For the Peach Filling:
- 2 bags frozen peaches (20 ounces each)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon almond extract (optional but recommended)
- ½ tablespoon cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon nutmeg
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon cream of tartar
- ½ stick unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
For the Cobbler Topping:
- 2 cups flour
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 tablespoon cinnamon (reserve ½ for garnishing)
- 1 stick cold unsalted butter
- ¼ cup boiling hot water (see notes)
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar (to dust the top of the cobbler)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Spray a 9×13 baking dish with non-stick spray. In the dish, combine the peaches, sugars, vanilla, almond extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, cornstarch, cream of tartar, butter, water, and lemon juice. Mix until well combined.
- Cover the dish with foil and bake the peach mixture for 20 minutes.
- While the peaches are baking, mix the flour, both sugars, baking powder, salt, and ½ tablespoon of cinnamon in a bowl.
- Cut the cold butter into the flour mixture using a pastry cutter or your hands until it resembles coarse meal or crumbs.
- Stir in the hot water until just combined; the cobbler mixture should have a drop biscuit-like texture.
- Remove the peaches from the oven and spoon the dough mixture over the top. Form each dough drop about the size of a golf ball, leaving some space between them for even cooking.
- The peaches will not be fully covered. Combine the remaining ½ tablespoon cinnamon with the sugar and sprinkle it over the dough.
- Bake uncovered for an additional 30-45 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown.
Enjoy your delicious Peach Cobbler!
