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The Best Southern Peach Cobbler Recipe

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This Southern Peach Cobbler is warm, spiced, and rich with juicy peach flavor. Topped with a buttery biscuit crust and sprinkled with cinnamon sugar, it’s the perfect dessert for gatherings, holidays, or cozy evenings at home.

  • Total Time: 50–65 minutes
  • Yield: Serves 8

Ingredients

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Peach Filling:

  • 40 oz frozen peaches (2 bags)

    Cobbler Topping:

    • 2 cups all-purpose flour

    • 1/2 cup granulated sugar

    • 1/2 cup brown sugar

    • 2 teaspoons baking powder

    • 1/2 teaspoon salt

    • 1 tablespoon cinnamon (reserve 1/2 for topping)

    • 1 stick unsalted butter (cold)

    • 1/4 cup boiling hot water

    Topping:

    • 3 tablespoons granulated sugar

    • 1/2 tablespoon cinnamon

  • 1 cup granulated sugar

  • 1 cup brown sugar

  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (alcohol-free)

  • 1/2 teaspoon almond extract (optional)

  • 1/2 tablespoon cinnamon

  • 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg

  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch

  • 1 teaspoon cream of tartar

  • 1/2 stick unsalted butter (room temperature)

  • 2 tablespoons water

  • 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).

  • Spray a 9×13-inch baking dish with non-stick spray.

  • In the dish, combine frozen peaches, both sugars, vanilla extract, almond extract (optional), cinnamon, nutmeg, cornstarch, cream of tartar, butter, water, and lemon juice.

  • Mix thoroughly to coat peaches evenly. Cover the dish with foil and bake for 20 minutes.

  • While baking, prepare topping: In a bowl, combine flour, both sugars, baking powder, salt, and 1/2 tablespoon cinnamon.

  • Cut in cold butter using a pastry cutter or fingers until crumbly.

  • Add boiling water and mix until a drop biscuit-like dough forms.

  • Remove peaches from oven. Drop spoonfuls of dough (golf ball-sized) over the peach mixture, leaving space between each.

  • Mix topping sugar and remaining cinnamon. Sprinkle over dough.

  • Bake uncovered for 30–45 minutes or until the crust is golden brown and cooked through.

  • Let cool slightly before serving.

Notes

  • For fresh peaches, peel and slice before use.

  • Almond extract adds depth but is optional.

  • Ensure dough droplets have space to bake evenly.

  • Best served warm.

  • Author: Layla
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30–45 minutes