Description
This Southern Peach Cobbler is the ultimate comfort dessert—loaded with sweet, juicy peaches, kissed with warm cinnamon and nutmeg, and topped with a buttery, golden biscuit-style crust. It’s incredibly easy to make (yes, even with frozen peaches!) and always a crowd favorite. Whether you’re hosting a holiday dinner or just craving something nostalgic and indulgent, this cobbler brings the Southern charm to every table. Best served warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream!
Ingredients
For the Peach Filling:
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2 bags frozen peaches (20 oz each) or 8 fresh peaches, peeled and sliced
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1 cup granulated sugar
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1 cup brown sugar
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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½ tsp almond extract (optional but recommended)
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½ tbsp ground cinnamon
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½ tsp ground nutmeg
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2 tsp cornstarch
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1 tsp cream of tartar
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½ stick (¼ cup) unsalted butter, at room temperature
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2 tbsp water
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1 tsp fresh lemon juice
For the Cobbler Topping:
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2 cups all-purpose flour
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½ cup granulated sugar
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½ cup brown sugar
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2 tsp baking powder
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1 tbsp ground cinnamon (reserve ½ tbsp for garnish)
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1 stick (½ cup) cold unsalted butter
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¼ cup boiling hot water (add more 1 tbsp at a time if needed)
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½ tsp salt
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3 tbsp granulated sugar (for topping)
Instructions
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Preheat your oven to 375°F. Spray a 9×13-inch baking dish with non-stick spray.
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In the baking dish, combine all the peach filling ingredients: frozen peaches, granulated and brown sugars, vanilla and almond extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, cornstarch, cream of tartar, butter, water, and lemon juice. Mix well to coat the peaches.
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Cover the dish with foil and bake for 20 minutes.
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While the peaches are baking, make the topping: In a large bowl, whisk together flour, both sugars, baking powder, salt, and half of the cinnamon.
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Cut in the cold butter using a pastry cutter or your hands until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
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Add boiling hot water and stir gently until just combined. The dough should have a thick, drop biscuit-like texture.
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Remove peaches from oven, and drop the dough mixture in golf-ball sized mounds over the peaches, leaving some space between each for the dough to expand and bake properly.
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Mix remaining cinnamon and 3 tablespoons of sugar together and sprinkle generously over the top.
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Bake uncovered for 30–45 minutes until the cobbler topping is golden brown and cooked through. Check at 30 minutes and bake longer if needed.
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Let cool slightly, serve warm, and enjoy with ice cream or whipped cream!
Notes
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Fresh Peaches Option: You can substitute 8 fresh, peeled peaches for frozen. Expect slightly more liquid.
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Too Juicy?: If your filling has excess liquid after baking, carefully remove it using a turkey baster or gently pour some out.
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Extra Moisture in Dough?: Add up to ½ cup additional hot water, 1 tbsp at a time, if your topping is too dry.
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Want More Crust?: Double the cobbler topping for a thicker biscuit layer.
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Spice Lovers: A pinch of ground ginger or cardamom adds a fun twist.
- Equipment
9×13-inch baking dish
Mixing bowls
Measuring cups and spoons
Pastry cutter or fork
Spoon or rubber spatula
Aluminum foil
Optional: Turkey baster (for excess liquid)
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30–45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern, American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8th of cobbler
- Calories: 1130 kcal
- Sugar: 150g
- Sodium: 855mg
- Fat: 41g
- Saturated Fat: 26g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 2g
- Carbohydrates: 191g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 111mg
Keywords: peach cobbler, southern peach cobbler, holiday dessert, peaches, easy dessert, comfort food