Southern Peach Cobbler -

5 from 5 votes

Southern Peach Cobbler

This from-scratch Southern Peach Cobbler recipe features juicy peaches topped with a golden brown, buttery crust. It's the perfect summer dessert!

Prep Time15

Cook Time45

Total Time1

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American, Southern

Keyword: cobbler, peach

Servings: servings

Calories: 580kcal

Author: David

Ingredients

For the Filling

2 Tbsp unsalted butter
12 fresh peaches pitted and sliced
1½ Tbsp lemon juice
⅓ cup granulated sugar
⅓ cup brown sugar
1½ tsp cinnamon
¾ tsp ground ginger
½ tsp cardamom
¼ tsp salt
3 Tbsp all-purpose flour
2 Tbsp cornstarch

For the Topping

2 cups all-purpose flour
½ cup granulated sugar
½ cup brown sugar
2 tsp baking powder
½ tsp salt
¾ cup unsalted butter cold
½ cup hot water
2-3 Tbsp coarse sugar sanding sugar, turbinado, etc.
{optional} vanilla ice cream for serving

Instructions

For the Filling

Preheat oven to 400°F.
Using a large, deep skillet, add butter and place over medium-high heat.
Once butter has melted, add peaches, lemon juice, sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, ginger, cardamom and salt; stir until well combined. Let cook for 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Add flour and cornstarch; stir until well combined. Continue cooking, stirring occasionally, for 4-5 more minutes.
Transfer mixture into a greased 9”x13” baking dish. (Note: This cobbler can also be baked in a large 12” cast iron skillet.)

For the Topping

Using a large bowl, add flour, sugar, brown sugar, baking powder and salt; stir until well combined.
Cut the butter into ½” cubes and add to the bowl; toss until well combined.
Add hot water; stir until just barely combined.
Drop spoonfuls of the dough on top of the peach filling. Sprinkle coarse sugar on top.
Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the topping begins to turn golden brown.
Let cool for 1 hour before serving.
{Optional} Serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

Notes

I typically leave the peels on the peaches, but feel free to peel if you prefer!

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