Description
Old Time Oven Peach Cobbler is a classic Southern dessert combining juicy, ripe peaches with a buttery, golden crust baked to perfection. This comforting, easy-to-make cobbler offers a perfect balance of sweetness and texture, bringing warmth and nostalgic flavors to your table. Perfect as a cozy treat on its own or paired with ice cream or whipped cream, it adapts easily for various dietary needs and occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
Peach Filling
- 6–8 fresh ripe peaches, peeled, pitted, and sliced
- 3/4 cup sugar (adjust based on sweetness of peaches)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Cobbler Topping
- 1 cup all-purpose flour (or gluten-free flour blend for GF option)
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter (or plant-based butter for vegan version), cut into small pieces
- 1/2 cup milk (or plant-based milk alternative for vegan version), room temperature
Instructions
- Prepare the Peaches: Peel, pit, and slice fresh peaches, then toss them with sugar, lemon juice, cinnamon, and nutmeg until evenly coated and ready to release their juices.
- Make the Batter: In a mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Cut in the cold butter using a pastry cutter or fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Slowly stir in milk to form a soft batter, being careful not to overmix.
- Assemble the Cobbler: Pour the peach mixture into a greased baking dish. Spoon the batter over the peaches in dollops, leaving it uneven so the topping bakes beautifully over and between the fruit.
- Bake with Care: Bake in a preheated oven at 375°F (190°C) for 40-45 minutes, until the topping is golden and the peach juices are bubbly and thickened.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the cobbler to cool for 10-15 minutes to let the juices settle. Serve warm with desired toppings like vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
Notes
- Use ripe, juicy peaches for best flavor and texture.
- Mix batter just until combined to keep the topping light and tender.
- Use room temperature butter and milk for better mixing.
- Adjust sugar based on the natural sweetness of peaches.
- Rotate the pan halfway through baking for even browning.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40-45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of cobbler
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: Peach Cobbler, Oven Peach Cobbler, Southern Dessert, Comfort Food, Gluten-Free Peach Cobbler, Vegan Peach Cobbler
