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The Best Southern Peach Cobbler Recipe

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This classic Southern Peach Cobbler recipe features juicy frozen peaches baked in a cinnamon-spiced syrup, topped with tender, biscuit-like dollops of buttery dough. Warm, comforting, and perfectly sweet, this cobbler is a nostalgic dessert that is easy to prepare and ideal for serving family and friends during any season.

Ingredients

Peach Filling

  • 2 bags frozen peaches (20 ounces each)
  • 1 cup granulated sugar (white sugar)
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon almond extract (optional but recommended)
  • 1/2 tablespoon cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 2 teaspoons corn starch
  • 1 teaspoon cream of tartar
  • 1/2 stick unsalted butter (room temperature)
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice

Cobbler Dough

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar (white sugar)
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 tablespoon cinnamon (reserve 1/2 tablespoon for garnishment)
  • 1 stick unsalted butter (cold)
  • 1/4 cup boiling hot water
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Topping

  • 3 tablespoons granulated sugar (to dust top of cobbler)

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit to get it ready for baking the peach filling and cobbler.
  2. Prepare Peach Mixture: Spray a 9x13 inch baking dish with non-stick spray. In the dish, combine frozen peaches, white sugar, brown sugar, vanilla extract, almond extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, corn starch, cream of tartar, softened butter, water, and fresh lemon juice. Stir until all ingredients are fully incorporated.
  3. Bake Peach Filling: Cover the baking dish with foil and bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes to soften the peaches and allow flavors to meld.
  4. Mix Dry Ingredients for Dough: While peaches are baking, mix together the flour, white sugar, brown sugar, baking powder, salt, and 1/2 tablespoon cinnamon in a bowl until evenly combined.
  5. Incorporate Butter into Dough: Cut the cold butter stick into the flour mixture using a pastry cutter or your hands until the texture resembles coarse meal with pea-sized crumbles.
  6. Add Hot Water: Pour in the boiling hot water and stir gently with a spoon until just combined, creating a drop biscuit-like dough with some texture.
  7. Top Peach Filling with Dough: Remove the peach mixture from the oven and spoon dollops of the cobbler dough over the peaches, making each about the size of a golf ball. Leave small spaces between dough dollops so they bake evenly.
  8. Sprinkle Cinnamon Sugar: Combine the remaining 1/2 tablespoon cinnamon with 3 tablespoons granulated sugar and sprinkle this mixture generously over the dough topping for a sweet, spiced crust.
  9. Bake Cobbler: Return the uncovered baking dish to the oven and bake for an additional 30 to 45 minutes until the cobbler crust is golden brown and cooked through. Check at 30 minutes to avoid overbaking.
  10. Serve and Enjoy: Let the cobbler cool slightly before serving warm to best enjoy the beautiful flavors and textures.

Notes

  • Using frozen peaches saves time and ensures you have juicy peaches year-round.
  • The almond extract adds a subtle nutty flavor that enhances the peach filling but can be omitted if unavailable.
  • Leaving spaces between the biscuit dough dollops allows the topping to cook evenly and develop a perfect golden crust.
  • For a richer topping, use cold butter straight from the fridge and don't overwork the dough.
  • Serve the cobbler warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for an extra indulgent treat.

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