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Homemade old-fashioned peach cobbler baked in a glass dish with a golden-brown crust and juicy peach filling.
Callie Brooks

Old-Fashioned Peach Cobbler

This classic peach cobbler is the ultimate comfort dessert, featuring spiced, juicy peaches under a golden, buttery biscuit topping. Perfect for any season, it's nostalgic, cozy, and irresistibly good.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 8 ripe peaches (about 6 cups), sliced
  • 0.5 cup granulated sugar (for filling)
  • 0.5 cup granulated sugar (for topping)
  • 0.25 cup light brown sugar
  • 0.25 tsp cinnamon
  • 0.125 tsp nutmeg
  • 1 pinch ground ginger (optional)
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract (divided)
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tbsp baking powder
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 tbsp coarse sugar (for topping)

Equipment

  • mixing bowls
  • 9x13-inch baking dish
  • whisk
  • pastry cutter or fork
  • spoon
  • baking sheet (optional)
  • oven mitts

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with butter.
  2. In a bowl, toss sliced peaches with granulated sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, cornstarch, lemon juice, and 1 tsp vanilla. Spread evenly in the baking dish.
  3. In another bowl, whisk flour, ½ cup sugar, baking powder, and salt. Cut in cold butter using a pastry cutter or fork until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  4. Stir in buttermilk and remaining vanilla until just combined. Do not overmix.
  5. Drop spoonfuls of topping over peach mixture, leaving some gaps.
  6. Brush the topping with melted butter and sprinkle with coarse sugar.
  7. Place baking dish on a sheet tray and bake for 40–50 minutes or until topping is golden and filling bubbles.
  8. Let rest for 30 minutes before serving to allow filling to set.

Nutrition

Calories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 52gProtein: 4gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 250mgPotassium: 180mgFiber: 2gSugar: 29gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

Use fresh peaches when in season, or substitute frozen or canned (drained). For extra flavor, add a pinch of cardamom or clove during the holidays. Serve warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream. Don’t skip resting after baking — it helps the filling thicken.

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