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This old fashioned Peach Cobbler recipe is not only extremely easy to make from scratch, but it's made with fresh or canned peaches so you can enjoy it all year round! It's one of my favorite family recipes from my mom, and although I am bias, I think it's the best of the best!
Peach Cobbler
Peach season is pretty much the best time of the year, am I right?! I love going to “pick your own” farms or buying a large box from a local vendor. Peaches are one of those things I could never get sick of! I have too many favorite peach recipes that I rotate through them each season, starting with my favorite homemade Peach freezer jam.
This peach cobbler recipe comes from my mom, and it is a family favorite recipe she made for us all the time growing up! The best part about it is that it literally takes 5 minutes to throw together! My mom often used a quart jar of homemade canned peaches, but you can also use fresh peaches!
How to easily peel peaches:
I've found the easiest way to peel peaches is to gently lower 2-3 peaches at a time into a pot of boiling water. Leave them in the water for about 30 seconds, and then remove them to an ice-water bath. The ice water bath will shock them and keep the peach flesh from cooking, but the peach skin will be so easy to peel that you wont even need a knife!
How to make Peach Cobbler:
- Add the sliced peaches, sugar and salt to a saucepan and stir to combine. Cook on medium heat for just a few minutes, until the sugar is dissolved and helped to bring out some juice from the peaches. Remove from heat and set aside.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Slice butter into pieces and add to a 9×13 inch baking dish. Place the pan in the oven while it preheats, to allow the butter to melt. Once melted, remove the pan from the oven.
- In a large bowl mix together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Stir in the milk, just until combined. Pour the mixture into the pan, over the melted butter and smooth it into an even layer.
- Spoon the peaches and juice (or canned peaches, if using) over the batter. Sprinkle cinnamon generously over the top.
- Bake at 350 degrees for about 40 minutes. Serve warm, with a scoop of ice cream, if desired.
How to store and reheat peach cobbler:
Peach cobbler is best enjoyed warm, right after it's baked. Store leftover cobbler covered, in the fridge for 4-5 days.
To reheat peach cobbler, use the microwave or oven. To reheat in the oven, remove it from the fridge and allow it to come to room temperature. Bake at 350 degrees F for about 20 minutes or until warmed through. (Place tinfoil over it if it's browning too much).
Tell me this isn't the epitome of comfort food desserts?! A bowl of warm peach cobbler served with a small scoop of vanilla ice cream on top is seriously my idea of heaven.
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Peach Cobbler
Equipment
Ingredients
- 5 peaches, , peeled, cored and sliced (about 4 cups) (or 600-700 g)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar, (150 g)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
For the batter:
- 6 Tablespoons butter, (85 g)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour, (120 g)
- 1 cup granulated sugar, (200 g)
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup milk, (180 ml)
- ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Add the sliced peaches, sugar and salt to a saucepan and stir to combine. *(If using canned peaches, skip steps 1 & 2 and follow the directions starting at step 3)
- Cook on medium heat for just a few minutes, until the sugar is dissolved and helps to bring out juices from the peaches. Remove from heat and set aside.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Slice butter into pieces and add to a 9x13 inch baking dish. Place the pan in the oven while it preheats, to allow the butter to melt. Once melted, remove the pan from the oven.
- In a large bowl mix together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Stir in the milk, just until combined. Pour the mixture into the pan, over the melted butter and smooth it into an even layer.
- Spoon the peaches and juice (or canned peaches, if using) over the batter. Sprinkle cinnamon generously over the top.
- Bake at 350 degrees for about 38-40 minutes. Serve warm, with a scoop of ice cream, if desired.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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*I first shared this recipe in August 2014. Updated July 2018.
SOOOO good!!!! EVERYONE in my family of 15 loved this with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Delicious! I had a jar of peach halves from Bulgaria and thought I would use them for this Cobbler recipe, and I was not disappointed!
After weighing out the required amount and slicing the peach halves into wedges, the recipe came together in a flash!
I took it for a friend’s supper invitation and it was devoured! As an accompaniment, I also took along Vanilla Honey ice cream. Chef’s Kiss to the result!
Thanks to you, Lauren, and to your Mum for sharing your cherished family recipe! It will now be on our family fabourites rotation!
Hands down the best cobbler EVER. Each time I’ve made it. I’ve added either blueberries, or blueberries and cherries. I also add a touch of cinnamon to the fruit along with a teaspoon or so of lime juice to cut the sweetness just a tad and it’s been amazing each time.
OMG. Best peach cobbler I have ever made and ever made. My husband loved it. I took the shortcut and made it with canned peaches, but it was incredible. Thank you for sharing. This is my new go-to, and will be sharing this recipe with my grandchildren in 30 years like I came up with it myself. 🙂 Thank you!
We are so happy you and your husband enjoyed it!!
OMG!!! This IS such a quick, easy and so delicious recipe. My family loved 🥰 IT!! One for the tool box for sure. Made it twice already making it for a friend tomorrow and can’t wait to share with others. Thank you so much!!!!
I don’t know why this is the highest rated peach cobbler on the internet. The crust is not fluffy. It is like hardened butter/flour. It’s not what a cobbler crust is supposed to be like. I have had others that are much better.
Sounds like your baking powder might have gone off. Also, ensure you are using baking powder and not baking soda. There is nothing wrong with this recipe. I just made it as written and it turned out great.
Thanks for the comment about baking powder. My research found bp only has a shelf life of 18-24 months. Expired bp prevents the dough from rising. Am tossing the old bp and making this again. Even with doughy crust, this recipe is wonderful!
I had that experience when I used expired/ non active baking powder. Ensure your baking powder is still active and don’t over mix the batter. Hope this helps
Thanks for the comment. I think this is my problem with gooey dough. Never knew baking powder expired, but mine was old. Trying again, with fresh bp.
mine turned out soft and fluffy?? check if u followed the recipe exactly
I just put mine in to the oven but it already smells delicious.
Your recipe is a bit confusing fit me because it only calls for 1 cup sugar and 1/4tsp of salt. In your instructions you mentioned twice sugar and salt. Once on the peaches and farther down in the batter. So I took it as to use the amount twice. Which is what I did. I hope that is what you meant. I follow recipes to the T so I hope it comes out good.
The cinnamon part threw me bc of course I never read til the end where it said sprinkle w cinnamon. I added some to the batter which was just as tasty! My mom just about licked the plate!
Made this for our church lunch, I barely got any!! I did add some cinnamon a splash of vanilla and just a dash of cloves while the peaches cooked. I had to use frozen peaches but it was still wonderful served with icecream. I did put it under the broiler at the end for just a minute to crisp up the center of the cobbler.
I made this recipe, and it was easy and delicious. I did cut back on the sugar in the peaches and the crust. It was perfect.
Smells so good I can’t imagine the taste being any different. Thank you.
My wife commented the other day that she would like to try a real peach cobbler. I found this recipe online and thought I would give it a shot. It was amazing. Not only was it delicious it was super easy to make. All three generations at the table loved it. I’ll be making this again.
I love this recipe, it’s my go-to for peach cobbler! I do admit to changing things up a bit it in, like adding a splash of vanilla to both the peaches and the batter. I also substitute some of the sugar in the peaches for brown sugar and add the cinnamon while cooking them to add more depth. I also leave the butter in the oven long enough to make it brown butter, because that adds a lot of flavor!! I personally don’t think its too sweet, it pairs great with icecream or just by itselfz!
Ohh!!! I’m making this as I type and the brown butter is gonna have to be the way to go!! I also used brown sugar and did the same as you with the peaches and added a smidge of cloves… oh it smells SO GOOD!!! Thanks for the tips!
YUM! Thanks for this recipe. Perfect first peach cobbler!
EXCELLENT and so easy. I left skins on my peaches and was perfect and less work. Will make it again & again!