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Fresh peach cobbler with golden crust and peach slices in a white baking dish

The Best Fresh Peach Cobbler

A Southern summer classic featuring ripe, juicy peaches and a buttery cobbler topping. Perfect with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Dessert
Cuisine Southern
Servings 6 portions
Calories 310 kcal

Equipment

  • 9x13 Baking Dish

Ingredients
  

Peach Filling

  • 6-8 ripe peaches peeled and sliced
  • 1 cup granulated sugar divided
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon

Cobbler Batter

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1.5 tsp baking powder
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.5 cup milk
  • 1/3 cup unsalted butter melted

Topping

  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). In a bowl, mix peaches with 1/2 cup sugar, vanilla, lemon juice, and 1/4 tsp cinnamon. Let rest 10 minutes.
  • In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and remaining 1/2 cup sugar. Add milk and melted butter; stir until just combined.
  • Grease 9x13 baking dish. Pour in batter, then spoon peach mixture on top. Sprinkle with cinnamon-sugar mixture.
  • Bake for 30-40 minutes until golden brown and set. Toothpick should come out clean.
  • Cool for 10–15 minutes before serving. Serve warm with ice cream or whipped cream.

Notes

Macarating the peaches enhances flavor. Try adding a scoop of vanilla ice cream on top!
Keyword Peach Cobbler, Summer