Southern-Style Peach Cobbler

Here’s a classic Southern-Style Peach Cobbler recipe — warm, buttery, and full of juicy peaches with a golden, cake-like or biscuit-style crust. This version uses fresh (or canned) peaches and a simple batter, staying true to traditional Southern roots.

🥧 Southern-Style Peach Cobbler

🍑 Serves: 8

⏱ Prep Time: 20 minutes | Cook Time: 40–45 minutes | Total Time: ~1 hour

🧄 Ingredients

For the Peach Filling:

6–8 fresh peaches, peeled, pitted & sliced (or 2 cans of sliced peaches, drained)
¾ cup granulated sugar
½ cup light brown sugar
1 tsp ground cinnamon
½ tsp ground nutmeg
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 tbsp cornstarch (only if using fresh peaches)
2 tbsp butter (for dotting over peaches)

For the Batter:

1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup granulated sugar
1 tbsp baking powder
¼ tsp salt
1 cup whole milk
½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted

🥄 Instructions

1. Preheat the Oven

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).

2. Prepare the Peaches

Fresh Peaches: In a saucepan, combine sliced peaches, both sugars, cinnamon, nutmeg, lemon juice, and cornstarch. Simmer over medium heat for 8–10 minutes until syrupy and softened. Add vanilla and stir.
Canned Peaches: Combine the peaches with sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg. No need to cook — just mix well and set aside.

3. Make the Batter

In a mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
Stir in milk until just combined.
Pour melted butter into a 9×13-inch baking dish. Pour the batter over the butter (do not stir) — the butter will rise around the batter during baking.

4. Assemble the Cobbler

Spoon the peach mixture evenly over the batter. Again, do not stir.
Dot the top with small pieces of butter (optional but adds richness).

5. Bake

Bake for 40–45 minutes, until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the batter comes out clean.
Let rest for 10–15 minutes before serving to allow juices to settle.

🍨 Serving Suggestions

Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream.
Add a drizzle of bourbon caramel sauce for an extra Southern twist.

🔁 Variations

Blackberry-Peach Cobbler: Add 1 cup of blackberries.
Spiced Cobbler: Add a pinch of ground ginger or cardamom for warmth.
Buttermilk Batter: Replace milk with buttermilk for a tangy flavor.