Fresh Southern Peach Cobbler

A delightful dessert that pairs sweet, juicy peaches with a tender, buttery topping, perfect for any summer gathering.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 40

Total Time 55

Servings: 8 servings

Course: Dessert, Snack

Cuisine: American, Southern

Calories: 300

Filling Ingredients

8 pieces fresh peaches, peeled, pitted, and sliced into thin wedges Use ripe, juicy peaches for the best flavor.
0.25 cup white sugar
0.25 cup brown sugar
0.25 teaspoon ground cinnamon
0.125 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
2 teaspoons cornstarch This helps thicken the peach filling.

Topping Ingredients

1 cup all-purpose flour
0.25 cup white sugar For the topping.
0.25 cup brown sugar For the topping.
1 teaspoon baking powder
0.5 teaspoon salt
6 tablespoons unsalted butter, chilled and cut into small pieces This should be cold to achieve a crumbly texture.
0.25 cup boiling water This is used to just combine the topping.
3 tablespoons white sugar (for final sprinkle)
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (for final sprinkle)

Preparation

Gather all ingredients, ensuring you have fresh peaches.
Preheat your oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
In a medium bowl, combine sliced peaches with white and brown sugars, cinnamon, nutmeg, lemon juice, and cornstarch. Pour into a baking dish and bake for 10 minutes.
For the topping, mix flour, white sugar, brown sugar, baking powder, and salt in a bowl. Cut in the butter until it resembles coarse crumbs, then stir in boiling water until just combined.
After 10 minutes, remove peaches from the oven and spoon topping over the peaches.
Mix together 3 tablespoons of sugar and 1 teaspoon of cinnamon, then sprinkle over the topping.
Return to the oven and bake for another 30 minutes until the topping is golden brown and bubbly.
Let cool slightly before serving, best enjoyed warm.

Serve warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for added richness. You can customize with nuts or berries for added flavor.