Perfect Peach Cobbler with Buttery Crust Recipe
This classic Peach Cobbler features a rich, buttery crust with a sweet and juicy peach filling. Fresh peaches are macerated with sugar and lemon juice to enhance their natural flavor, then topped with a tender batter that bakes into a golden, fluffy crust. Perfect for dessert any time of year, this comforting cobbler is simple to make and yields a warm, fruit-filled treat with a delectable crust.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 60 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Peach Filling
- 4 cups (680g) fresh peaches, peeled and sliced
- 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar
- 1 tsp lemon juice
Buttery Batter
- 0.5 cup (113g) unsalted butter
- 1 cup (125g) all-purpose flour
- 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 0.25 tsp fine sea salt
- 1 cup (240ml) whole milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 0.25 tsp ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Melt Butter: Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C). Place the stick of unsalted butter in a 9×13 inch baking dish and put it into the oven while it preheats, allowing the butter to melt evenly.
- Prepare Peach Mixture: In a medium bowl, toss the peeled and sliced peaches with 1/2 cup (100g) of granulated sugar and 1 teaspoon of lemon juice. Set this mixture aside to macerate, which helps the peaches release their natural juices and sweeten.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, the remaining 1 cup (200g) of granulated sugar, baking powder, and fine sea salt until well combined.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: To the dry ingredients, add the whole milk, vanilla extract, and ground cinnamon. Whisk gently until the batter is just combined and smooth, avoiding overmixing.
- Assemble Cobbler Base: Carefully remove the hot baking dish from the oven, ensuring the melted butter is still evenly spread on the bottom. Pour the prepared batter directly over the melted butter without stirring together.
- Add Peach Topping: Spoon the peach mixture along with all their juices evenly over the batter. Do not stir; the layers will bake together forming the cobbler’s distinctive texture.
- Bake: Place the baking dish in the oven and bake for 45 minutes or until the top is a deep mahogany gold color and the crust has risen around the bubbling fruit, creating a buttery and golden finish.
Notes
- Ensure peaches are ripe and juicy for the best flavor and texture.
- Do not stir after pouring the batter and adding peaches to maintain separate layers for traditional cobbler texture.
- You can substitute lemon juice with lime juice or a splash of orange juice for a subtle twist.
- Serve warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for an indulgent dessert.
- To peel peaches easily, blanch them in boiling water for 30 seconds, then transfer to ice water for quick cooling before peeling.
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