Peach cobbler is a summer classic, and when made right, it bursts with juicy, sweet flavors balanced by a buttery, golden crust. Here’s how you can make a delicious, juicy peach cobbler that will have everyone coming back for seconds!
Ingredients:
For the filling:
- 6-8 ripe peaches (about 6 cups), peeled and sliced
- ¾ cup sugar (adjust based on sweetness of peaches)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice (to balance sweetness)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon nutmeg (optional for warmth)
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch (to thicken the filling)
For the topping:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup sugar (or use half brown sugar for a deeper flavor)
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¾ cup whole milk
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- Cinnamon sugar (for sprinkling)
Instructions:
1. Prepare the peaches:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, combine the sliced peaches with sugar, lemon juice, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cornstarch. Toss everything together gently, ensuring the peaches are well coated.
- Let this mixture sit for 10 minutes to allow the peaches to release some of their juices and create that rich syrupy goodness.
2. Make the batter:
- In a medium bowl, mix the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Slowly stir in the milk until you get a smooth batter.
- Pour the melted butter into a 9×13-inch baking dish, then pour the batter over the butter. Don’t stir—let the butter sit under the batter for that perfect buttery base.
3. Add the peaches:
- Spoon the peaches and their juices evenly over the batter. As it bakes, the batter will rise up around the fruit, creating that iconic cobbler texture.
4. Bake:
- Bake for 40-45 minutes, until the topping is golden brown and the peach juices are bubbling up around the edges.
- For an extra treat, sprinkle a bit of cinnamon sugar over the top in the last 5 minutes of baking.
5. Serve:
- Let the cobbler cool slightly before serving. The filling will thicken as it cools, but if you love it gooey and fresh, you can serve it warm!
- Pair it with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream to complement the juicy peaches and buttery crust.
This cobbler is all about the contrast of textures—the soft, syrupy peaches against the crisp and slightly caramelized edges of the crust.
