Fresh Southern Peach Cobbler

Transport yourself to a summer day in the South with this delightful Southern Peach Cobbler! The warm, juicy peaches and tender, golden topping pair perfectly, especially when crowned with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

Ingredients

For the Filling:

• 9 cups peaches, sliced into thin wedges (approx. 8 fresh peaches or 3 lbs)
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• ½ cup granulated sugar
• ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
• ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• ½ teaspoon salt

For the Topping:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 12 tablespoons butter, chilled and grated
• ½ cup boiling water

For the Cinnamon-Sugar Topping:

• ⅓ cup granulated sugar
• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

Instructions

Step 1: Prepare the Peach Filling

1. Preheat your oven to 425°F.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine:
   • Peaches
   • Lemon juice
   • Granulated sugar (½ cup)
   • Ground cinnamon
   • Ground nutmeg
   • Cornstarch
   • Salt
3. Stir well to coat the peaches evenly.
4. Transfer the mixture to a 9×13-inch baking dish and bake for 10 minutes while you prepare the topping.

Step 2: Make the Topping

1. In a clean mixing bowl, whisk together:
   • Flour
   • Granulated sugar (1 cup)
   • Baking powder
   • Salt
2. Add the grated butter to the dry ingredients and toss to combine.
3. Quickly stir in the boiling water until just combined. The batter will be lumpy — that’s okay!

Step 3: Assemble the Cobbler

1. Remove the peach filling from the oven and drop the topping batter in large spoonfuls over the peaches.

Step 4: Add Cinnamon-Sugar Topping

1. In a small bowl, mix together:
   • Granulated sugar (⅓ cup)
   • Ground cinnamon
2. Sprinkle this mixture evenly over the cobbler topping.

Step 5: Bake the Cobbler

Return the dish to the oven and bake for 25–30 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the peach filling is bubbly.

Step 6: Serve and Enjoy

Let the cobbler cool slightly before serving.

Scoop into bowls and top with a generous dollop of vanilla ice cream.

Notes & Tips

• Peach Prep: Fresh peaches are ideal, but if unavailable, frozen peaches (thawed) or canned peaches (drained) can be used.
• Make-Ahead: The filling can be prepped ahead of time and refrigerated until ready to bake.
• Serving Ideas: Pair with whipped cream, a drizzle of caramel, or a sprinkle of toasted pecans for extra indulgence.

This Southern Peach Cobbler is rustic, comforting, and perfect for sharing—or keeping all to yourself! 🍑