This old-school peach cobbler is a classic Southern-style dessert made with juicy peaches and a golden, buttery crust. It’s warm, comforting, and tastes just like homemade tradition.
⏱️ Prep Time
15 minutes
⏱️ Bake Time
40–45 minutes
⏱️ Total Time
1 hour
🍳 Equipment
- Mixing bowls
- Baking dish (9×13 inch or similar)
- Saucepan (optional for filling)
- Whisk or spoon
- Oven
🥣 Ingredients
🍑 Peach Filling
- 4 cups sliced peaches (fresh or canned)
- ½ cup sugar
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp cornstarch (optional for thickening)
🧈 Batter / Crust
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 cup milk
- ½ cup melted butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
📝 Ingredient Notes
- Fresh peaches give the best flavor, but canned work well
- Cornstarch helps make a thicker, syrupy filling
- Do NOT mix butter into batter—pour it separately for that “old-school” crust effect
👨🍳 Instructions
1. Prepare Peaches
- Mix peaches, sugar, cinnamon, lemon juice, and cornstarch
- Cook lightly in a pan for 5 minutes (optional for softer filling)
2. Make Batter
- Mix flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt
- Add milk and vanilla, stir until smooth
3. Assemble Cobbler
- Pour melted butter into baking dish
- Pour batter over butter (do NOT stir)
- Spoon peach mixture evenly on top
4. Bake
- Bake at 180°C (350°F) for 40–45 minutes
- Top should be golden and slightly crispy
📊 Nutrition Facts (approx per serving)
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Sugar: 30g
- Fat: 10g
- Protein: 3g
- Fiber: 2g
💡 Tips
- Don’t stir layers—this creates the classic cobbler texture
- Serve warm for best flavor
- Add vanilla ice cream for a traditional touch
- Use ripe peaches for natural sweetness
- Let it rest 10 minutes before serving
🔄 Variations
🍓 Berry Cobbler
- Replace peaches with strawberries or mixed berries
🍎 Apple Cobbler
- Use sliced apples with extra cinnamon
🥥 Southern Twist
- Add shredded coconut or nutmeg
🍯 Less Sweet Version
- Reduce sugar and rely on fruit sweetness
🍽️ Why It’s Loved
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