Description
Indulge in the flavors of the South with this delightful Southwest Arkansas Peach Cobbler. Made with fresh Arkansas peaches and a buttery, cake-like topping, this dessert is a perfect blend of sweet and tangy flavors.
Ingredients
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Filling:
- 6 cups fresh Arkansas peaches (peeled and sliced)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Topping:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- Optional: vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare the peaches: Toss sliced peaches with lemon juice, 1/2 cup granulated sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- Make the batter: Whisk together flour, remaining 1/2 cup sugar, baking powder, and salt. Stir in milk until just combined.
- Assemble the cobbler: Pour melted butter into a baking dish, then pour the batter over the butter. Spoon peach mixture over the batter.
- Bake: Bake for 45–50 minutes until golden brown and bubbling.
- Serve: Let cool slightly before serving. Enjoy with ice cream or whipped cream if desired.
Notes
- Using fresh Arkansas peaches is key to the deep flavor of this traditional Southern cobbler.
- You can also use frozen peaches if fresh ones are out of season—just thaw and drain first.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 51g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
