Here’s a traditional Southern-style peach cobbler recipe made in the oven β rich, buttery, and full of juicy peaches. This is the kind of dessert that tastes like it came straight from grandmaβs kitchen.
π Traditional Oven-Baked Peach Cobbler
π Prep Time: 15 mins
β±οΈ Bake Time: 40β45 mins
π½οΈ Serves: 6β8
Ingredients
π For the Peach Filling:
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6β8 ripe peaches (about 6 cups), peeled and sliced
(or use 2 cans of sliced peaches in juice, drained, or 1 bag frozen sliced peaches β thawed) -
Β½ cup white sugar
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Β½ cup brown sugar
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1 tsp ground cinnamon
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ΒΌ tsp ground nutmeg
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1 tsp lemon juice
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2 tsp cornstarch (helps thicken the filling)
π§ For the Batter:
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1 cup all-purpose flour
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1 cup white sugar
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1 tbsp baking powder
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ΒΌ tsp salt
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1 cup milk
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Β½ tsp vanilla extract (optional)
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Β½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
Instructions
π₯ Preheat Oven:
Preheat your oven to 350Β°F (175Β°C).
π Prepare the Peaches:
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If using fresh peaches, peel and slice them.
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In a saucepan over medium heat, combine the peaches, both sugars, cinnamon, nutmeg, lemon juice, and cornstarch.
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Stir and cook for about 5β10 minutes, until the mixture thickens slightly.
(If using canned or frozen peaches, still cook briefly to meld flavors.)
π§ Make the Batter:
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In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
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Stir in the milk and vanilla until just combined. The batter will be smooth and pourable.
π§ Assemble:
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Pour the melted butter into the bottom of a 9×13 inch baking dish (donβt stir it).
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Pour the batter over the butter β again, do not stir.
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Spoon the warm peach mixture on top of the batter. Do not stir β the batter will rise up around the fruit as it bakes.
π₯ Bake:
Bake for 40β45 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and set.
βοΈ Cool & Serve:
Let it cool slightly before serving.
Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream.
β Tips:
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Want extra crisp edges? Sprinkle a little sugar and cinnamon on top before baking.
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You can swap peaches for other fruit like berries or plums for variety.
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If you prefer a thicker cobbler, reduce the amount of milk slightly or add 1β2 tbsp extra flour.