vintage oven-baked peach cobbler

A vintage oven-baked peach cobbler is such a classic and comforting dessert, with a buttery, biscuit-like topping and sweet, juicy peaches! Here’s a simple and delicious recipe that will bring back those nostalgic flavors:

Vintage Oven-Baked Peach Cobbler

Ingredients:

For the Peach Filling:

• 4 cups fresh or frozen peaches (sliced)
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar (more or less to taste depending on the sweetness of the peaches)
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tbsp cornstarch (to thicken)
• 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg (optional)
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

For the Cobbler Topping:

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
• 1/2 cup whole milk (or buttermilk for a richer flavor)
• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

Optional:

• A sprinkle of cinnamon sugar for topping

Directions:

Prepare the Peach Filling:

1. Preheat your oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Make the peach filling:
   • In a medium saucepan, combine the sliced peaches, sugar, lemon juice, cornstarch, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Stir gently to combine.
   • Cook the mixture over medium heat, stirring frequently, until the peaches release their juices and the mixture begins to thicken (about 5-7 minutes).
   • Once thickened, remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
3. Transfer the filling:
   • Pour the peach mixture into a greased 9×9-inch baking dish (or any similar-sized dish you have). Set aside while you prepare the topping.

Make the Cobbler Topping:

1. Mix dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
2. Cut in the butter:
   • Add the cold, cubed butter to the dry ingredients. Use a pastry cutter or your fingers to cut the butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs with pea-sized bits of butter.
3. Add the wet ingredients:
   • Pour in the milk and vanilla extract. Stir gently until just combined; be careful not to overmix.

Assemble and Bake:

1. Top the peaches:
   • Drop spoonfuls of the biscuit batter over the peach filling. It’s okay if it doesn’t fully cover the peaches; the biscuit topping will spread as it bakes.
2. Optional finishing touch:
   • If you like, sprinkle a little cinnamon sugar over the top of the batter for a sweet, crispy finish.
3. Bake:
   • Place the cobbler in the preheated oven and bake for 35-45 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the filling is bubbling around the edges.

Serve:

• Let the cobbler cool for a few minutes before serving. It’s delicious on its own or topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream.

This vintage peach cobbler has that perfect combination of warm, spiced fruit with a soft, biscuit-like topping. It’s such a comforting dessert, especially when served warm. Would you serve it with ice cream or keep it classic with whipped cream?