Description
This classic Peach Cobbler recipe features a luscious peach filling simmered with lemon zest and juice for a zesty brightness, topped with a buttery, fluffy biscuit-like batter baked to golden perfection. Perfect served warm with vanilla ice cream, it’s a comforting, homestyle dessert bursting with juicy peaches and sweet, tender crust.
Ingredients
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Peach Filling
- 4 cups peaches, ripe, peeled, pitted and sliced
- ½ cup sugar
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Cobbler Batter and Butter
- ½ cup unsalted butter, cut into cubes
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup milk
Instructions
- Prepare Peach Filling: In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine sliced peaches, sugar, cornstarch, lemon zest, and lemon juice. Cook and stir frequently until the mixture comes to a gentle bubble and peaches soften, about 5 minutes.
- Melt Butter: Preheat the oven to 375°F. Spread the cubed butter evenly in a 9×9-inch baking dish. Place the dish in the oven until the butter is completely melted and bubbly, about 5-7 minutes.
- Prepare Cobbler Batter: In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, sugar, egg, vanilla extract, and milk just until no dry flour is visible, taking care not to overmix.
- Assemble Cobbler: Carefully pour the batter into the hot baking dish with melted butter, spreading it evenly. Then spoon the warm peach filling evenly over the batter—do not stir.
- Bake Cobbler: Return the baking dish to the oven and bake for 40-45 minutes, or until the cobbler topping is set, golden brown, and a toothpick inserted into the batter comes out clean.
- Serve: Let the cobbler cool slightly; serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an indulgent finish.
Notes
- Peach filling can be prepared a day ahead and refrigerated to enhance flavor.
- For easier peeling, blanch peaches in boiling water for 30 seconds then plunge in ice water.
- Adjust sugar based on peach sweetness or preference for sweetness.
- If milk is unavailable, substitute with cream or buttermilk for richer flavor.
- Leftovers keep well refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheat nicely in the oven.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
