Peach Cobbler
Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Baking Time: 40-45 minutes
Total Time: 55-60 minutes
Servings: 8
Ingredients:
For the Peach Filling:
- 6 cups fresh or canned sliced peaches (about 6-8 peaches)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
For the Cobbler Topping:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions:
- Preheat Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
Peach Filling:
- Prepare Peaches:
- If using fresh peaches, peel, pit, and slice them. If using canned peaches, drain the syrup.
- Combine Ingredients:
- In a large mixing bowl, combine sliced peaches, granulated sugar, brown sugar, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, lemon juice, and cornstarch. Toss until the peaches are evenly coated.
- Transfer to Baking Dish:
- Transfer the peach mixture to a greased 9×13-inch baking dish, spreading it out evenly.
Cobbler Topping:
- Combine Dry Ingredients:
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Add Wet Ingredients:
- Pour in the milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract. Stir until just combined. The batter will be slightly lumpy.
- Pour Batter Over Peaches:
- Pour the cobbler batter evenly over the peaches in the baking dish.
- Bake:
- Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes or until the cobbler topping is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the topping comes out clean.
- Cool Slightly:
- Allow the peach cobbler to cool for about 15 minutes before serving.
- Serve:
- Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream if desired.
- Enjoy:
- Enjoy this classic peach cobbler as a comforting and delicious dessert!
Note: You can customize this recipe by adding a sprinkle of cinnamon or a handful of chopped nuts to the cobbler topping before baking. Adjust the sugar in the filling based on the sweetness of your peaches.
