Description
This Easy Peach Cobbler is a classic, comforting dessert featuring juicy peaches baked beneath a tender, golden batter with warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg. Perfectly sweetened and finished with a crisp brown sugar topping, it’s delightful served warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Ingredients
Peach Mixture
- 2 cups peeled peaches (if frozen, thaw and drain juice)
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
Batter
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2/3 cup sugar (divided from 1 cup total)
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/3 cup milk
- 1 large egg
Topping
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
Optional
- Vanilla ice cream for serving
Instructions
- Preheat and melt butter: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Place the 1/4 cup butter in a 9-inch glass baking dish and put the dish in the oven while it preheats to melt the butter thoroughly.
- Prepare batter: In a large bowl, combine the flour, 2/3 cup sugar, baking powder, and salt. Add milk and the egg to this dry mixture and stir well until smooth and just combined. Pour this batter evenly over the melted butter in the baking dish – do not stir after pouring.
- Mix peach topping: In a separate bowl, gently toss the peeled peaches with 1/3 cup sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and nutmeg until evenly coated.
- Layer peaches: Spoon the peach mixture gently over the unbaked batter in the dish, being careful not to mix or stir the layers together.
- Add brown sugar topping: Sprinkle the 1/4 cup brown sugar evenly over the peaches and batter to create a sweet, crisp crust as it bakes.
- Bake the cobbler: Place the baking dish in the oven and bake for 40-45 minutes, or until the batter has set and is golden brown on top. For an extra crisp and caramelized topping, finish by broiling the cobbler for 2-3 minutes, watching carefully to avoid burning.
- Serve: Remove the cobbler from the oven and let it cool slightly. Serve warm, optionally topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for extra indulgence.
Notes
- Use fresh or thawed frozen peaches for best results. Drain excess juice from frozen fruit to avoid a soggy cobbler.
- Do not stir the batter after pouring it over the melted butter; this creates the traditional cobbler texture with the crust rising around the fruit.
- Broiling at the end adds a lovely crispness to the cobbler topping but watch closely to prevent burning.
- For a dairy-free version, substitute the butter and milk with vegan alternatives.
- This cobbler is best enjoyed warm but can be refrigerated and reheated gently before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40-45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
