Peach Cobbler Southern Dessert (Print Version)

Juicy peaches and a crisp biscuit topping make this classic Southern treat delightful when served warm.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Peach Filling

01 - 6 cups ripe peaches, peeled, pitted, and sliced
02 - 180 grams granulated sugar
03 - 28 grams brown sugar
04 - 15 milliliters lemon juice
05 - 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon
06 - 0.25 teaspoon ground nutmeg
07 - 16 grams cornstarch
08 - pinch of salt

→ Biscuit Topping

09 - 190 grams all-purpose flour
10 - 67 grams granulated sugar
11 - 1.5 teaspoons baking powder
12 - 0.5 teaspoon salt
13 - 113 grams cold unsalted butter, cubed
14 - 120 milliliters whole milk or buttermilk
15 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

→ Assembly

16 - 13 grams granulated sugar, for sprinkling

# How to Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 190°C. Lightly grease a 23x33 cm baking dish.
02 - In a large bowl, gently toss sliced peaches with granulated sugar, brown sugar, lemon juice, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, cornstarch, and a pinch of salt until well coated.
03 - Spread the peach mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish.
04 - In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt. Add the cold butter and cut it in using a pastry cutter or fingertips until the mixture forms coarse crumbs.
05 - Pour in the milk and vanilla extract. Stir just until the dough is combined and soft. Avoid over-mixing.
06 - Drop spoonfuls of biscuit dough over the peach filling, leaving gaps for steam to escape.
07 - Sprinkle 13 grams granulated sugar evenly over the dough.
08 - Bake in the preheated oven for 40 to 45 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the peach filling is bubbling.
09 - Allow the cobbler to cool for at least 15 minutes before serving. Serve warm, ideally with vanilla ice cream.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • Satisfyingly simple
  • Totally beginner friendly
  • Tastes best with ripe summer peaches or swaps easily with frozen or canned fruit
  • The biscuit topping is soft in the center yet crisp on top
  • Delicious with or without ice cream
02 -
  • High in vitamin C from the peaches
  • Excellent make ahead for easy entertaining
  • The biscuit topping soaks up peach juices for the best spoonfuls
03 -
  • Always use very cold butter for the biscuit topping to get the best flaky texture
  • Never skip the step of tossing peaches thoroughly with cornstarch or the filling may be watery
  • Let the cobbler sit after baking to avoid runny servings and give the flavors time to meld

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