Southern Peach Cobbler
Southern Peach Cobbler. Is the ultimate comfort dessert. Bringing together the sweetness of juicy peaches. And the warm, buttery goodness of a cinnamon-sugar crust. The recipe starts with fresh. Or frozen peaches. Combined with a hint of lemon. And warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg. Thickened with cornstarch. To create a delicious, gooey filling. The topping is a simple, rustic mix of flour, sugar, and grated butter. That bakes up golden and crisp. While still being tender. And moist inside. The crowning touch. Is a sprinkle of cinnamon sugar. Adding an extra layer of sweetness. And spice. Whether served warm. With a scoop of vanilla ice cream. Or enjoyed cold from the fridge. This peach cobbler is sure to become. A family favorite.
8 Servings
Ingredients
For the Filling:
- 9 c peaches sliced into thin wedges (about 8 fresh peaches, or 3 lbs)
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1/2 c granulated sugar
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- 1/2 tsp salt
For the Topping:
- 2 c all-purpose flour
- 1 c granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 12 tbsp butter chilled and grated
- 1/2 c boiling water
For the Cinnamon Sugar Topping:
- 1/3 c granulated sugar
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F.
- In a large bowl, mix sliced peaches, lemon juice, 1/2 c sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, cornstarch, and salt. Transfer to a 9x13-inch baking dish. And bake for 10 minutes.
- In another bowl, combine flour, 1 c sugar, baking powder, and 1/2 tsp salt. Add grated butter. And toss to combine. Stir in boiling water. Until just combined.
- Remove the baking dish from the oven. And drop spoonfuls of the topping over the peach mixture.
- Mix the remaining sugar and cinnamon. And sprinkle over the topping. Bake for 25-30 minutes. Until golden brown and bubbly.
- Serve warm with vanilla ice cream.
Notes
To make this delicious Southern Peach Cobbler gluten-free. Simply substitute the all-purpose flour in the topping. With a good quality gluten-free flour blend. Look for one that’s designed for baking. And contains a mix of rice flour, potato starch, and tapioca flour. For the best texture. You might need to add a pinch of xanthan gum. To help bind the batter. If your flour blend doesn’t include it. Follow the rest of the recipe as directed. And you’ll have a scrumptious gluten-free cobbler. That’s just as good as the original. Enjoy this comforting dessert. Without any gluten worries!