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Easy Southern Peach Cobbler Recipe

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Make this classic Southern Peach Cobbler using a simple, straightforward method. This recipe delivers the warm, sweet flavors of a traditional dessert with a buttery topping, perfect for any gathering.

Ingredients

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  • 6 cups fresh or canned peaches, sliced
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar (adjust to taste)
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour (for topping)
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar (for topping)
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 tablespoon coarse sugar (for sprinkling)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Lightly grease an 8×8 inch baking dish.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine the peaches, 1/2 cup sugar, 1/4 cup flour, lemon juice, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Toss gently to coat the fruit.
  3. Pour the peach mixture into the prepared baking dish. Drizzle the 1/4 cup of water over the fruit.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the topping ingredients: 1 cup flour, 1/2 cup sugar, baking powder, and salt.
  5. Cut in the cold butter using a pastry blender or your fingertips until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  6. Pour the milk into the flour mixture and stir just until combined to form a thick batter or dough. Do not overmix.
  7. Drop spoonfuls of the topping evenly over the peach filling. It does not need to cover the entire surface; gaps are fine.
  8. Sprinkle the top with the coarse sugar.
  9. Bake for 35 to 45 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the filling is bubbly.
  10. Let the cobbler cool slightly before serving warm, ideally with vanilla ice cream.

Notes

  • If you use canned peaches, drain off about half of the syrup before mixing with the other filling ingredients.
  • For a richer topping flavor, substitute half of the milk with heavy cream.
  • This dessert pairs well with a slightly sweet Riesling or a light-bodied Pinot Noir.

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