Description
This irresistible peach cobbler is a classic Southern dessert featuring juicy, fresh peaches baked under a tender, buttery batter. Sweetened with sugar and spiced lightly with cinnamon, it’s an easy-to-make treat that brightens any day with warm, comforting flavors and a golden crust.
Ingredients
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Fruit and Toppings
- 6 cups fresh peaches, sliced
- 1/2 cup sugar (for topping)
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
Batter
- 1 cup self-rising flour
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 cup sugar (for batter)
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
Instructions
- Preparation: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure the cobbler cooks evenly and develops a golden crust.
- Melt Butter: Pour the 1/2 cup of melted butter into the bottom of a baking dish, coating it evenly.
- Make Batter: In a mixing bowl, combine 1 cup self-rising flour, 1/2 cup sugar, and 1/2 cup milk. Stir gently until a smooth batter forms.
- Layer Batter: Pour the batter over the melted butter in the baking dish. Important: Do not stir the batter and butter once combined in the dish.
- Add Peaches: Evenly distribute the sliced peaches over the batter layer, spreading them in a single layer.
- Top with Sugar and Cinnamon: Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup sugar and 1 teaspoon cinnamon evenly over the peaches to add sweetness and spice.
- Bake: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 30 to 40 minutes, until the top is golden brown and the cobbler is bubbling around the edges.
- Serve: Remove from oven, allow to cool slightly, and serve warm, optionally with ice cream or whipped cream.
Notes
- Use fresh, ripe peaches for the best flavor; if fresh peaches are unavailable, thawed frozen peaches can be substituted.
- Self-rising flour helps the batter rise without the need for additional leavening agents.
- Do not stir the batter after pouring into the melted butter; this layering technique creates a signature cobbler crust.
- For extra richness, serve with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
- You can adjust cinnamon amounts according to your taste preferences.
