Description
A comforting and sweet peach cobbler featuring juicy peach slices baked under a golden, buttery, and tender topping. This classic American dessert is easy to prepare, offering a perfect balance of fruit sweetness and a warm, cakey crust, ideal for serving warm with ice cream or on its own.
Ingredients
Fruit Filling
- 4 cups sliced peaches (fresh or canned, drained)
- 1 cup sugar (divided, adjust to taste)
Batter
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
Instructions
- Prepare Oven and Dish: Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and grease a baking dish to prevent sticking and ensure an easy release of the cobbler after baking.
- Arrange Peaches: Spread the sliced peaches evenly in the prepared baking dish. Optionally, sprinkle a little sugar over the peaches if you prefer a sweeter fruit layer.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, remaining sugar, baking powder, and cinnamon. Stir well to distribute all ingredients evenly for a consistent batter.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Pour the milk and vanilla extract into the dry mixture. Stir gently but thoroughly until the batter is smooth and free of lumps.
- Pour Butter and Batter: Pour the melted butter into the baking dish over the peaches, then carefully pour the batter over the butter without stirring. This technique helps the batter bake properly over the fruit.
- Bake: Place the baking dish in the oven and bake for 35 to 40 minutes until the cobbler topping turns golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the batter comes out clean.
- Cool and Serve: Remove the cobbler from the oven and let it cool slightly. Serve warm, preferably with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for enhanced flavor.
Notes
- Serve with vanilla ice cream for the best comforting flavor experience.
- Adjust sugar quantities based on the natural sweetness of your peaches to avoid excessive sweetness.
- Frozen peaches can be substituted but should be thawed and drained to prevent excess moisture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American