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Ridiculously Easy Southern Peach Cobbler

Close-up of a moist slice of peach cobbler with a rich, gooey brown sugar topping.
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Make this classic Southern peach cobbler using fresh or canned peaches for a warm, buttery comfort dessert that is simple to prepare.

Ingredients

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  • 6 cups fresh or canned sliced peaches (drained if canned)
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 large egg, lightly beaten
  • 1 tablespoon turbinado sugar (for topping)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9-inch square baking dish.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine the peaches, 1 cup sugar, lemon juice, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Toss gently to coat. Pour this mixture into the prepared baking dish.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, 1/2 cup sugar, baking powder, and salt.
  4. Cut in the cold butter using a pastry blender or your fingertips until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  5. In a small bowl, whisk together the milk and the beaten egg. Pour this liquid mixture into the dry ingredients and stir just until combined; do not overmix.
  6. Drop spoonfuls of the batter evenly over the peach filling. It does not need to cover the fruit completely; it will spread while baking.
  7. Sprinkle the top evenly with turbinado sugar for a crisp finish.
  8. Bake for 40 to 45 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the peach filling is bubbly around the edges.
  9. Let the cobbler cool slightly before serving warm with vanilla ice cream.

Notes

  • If you use canned peaches, reserve about 1/2 cup of the syrup and add it to the fruit mixture for extra moisture.
  • For a richer flavor, substitute 1/4 cup of the milk with heavy cream.
  • This dessert travels well, making it a great choice for your next potluck dessert recipe.

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