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Southern Peach Cobbler Recipe

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  • Author: Sue
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 40 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Southern American

Description

This Southern Peach Cobbler is a classic dessert featuring juicy, sweet peaches baked under a buttery, cinnamon-sugar crust. Perfect for warm weather or any time you crave a comforting, fruity treat, this recipe combines fresh peaches with warm spices and a flaky topping for a delightful balance of textures and flavors. Ideal for serving warm or at room temperature.

Ingredients

Peach Filling

  • 8 medium-size fresh peaches (sliced into thin wedges or bite size chunks - about 9-10 cups)
  • 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
  • ¼ cup white sugar
  • ¼ cup brown sugar
  • ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
  • ⅛ teaspoon nutmeg
  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch or arrowroot

Topping

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup white sugar
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 12 tablespoons butter (chilled and grated)
  • ½ cup boiling water

Cinnamon Sugar Topping

  • 1¼ cup brown rice flour
  • ⅔ cup tapioca starch
  • ⅓ cup potato starch
  • ⅓ cup white sugar
  • 2 teaspoons cinnamon

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 425°F. Line a large baking sheet with foil and place it on the lowest rack of the oven to catch any spills from the cobbler, as it may overflow during baking, helping keep your oven clean.
  2. Mix Peach Filling: In a large bowl, combine the sliced peaches with fresh lemon juice. Add white sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cornstarch or arrowroot. Stir well to coat all the peach pieces evenly. Pour this peach mixture into a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  3. Bake Peaches: Place the baking dish in the oven and bake the peach mixture for 10 minutes while you prepare the topping.
  4. Prepare Topping: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, white sugar, brown sugar, baking powder, and kosher salt. Toss in the chilled, grated butter and mix until the mixture is crumbly with visible butter pieces. Stir in the boiling water just until combined, leaving some lumps for a tender crust.
  5. Add Topping and Bake: Remove the peaches from the oven. Drop spoonfuls (using a small cookie scoop if available) of the topping over the peaches. Sprinkle the cinnamon sugar topping (brown rice flour, tapioca starch, potato starch, white sugar, and cinnamon mixed) evenly over the cobbler. Return to the oven and bake for about 28 minutes until the topping is golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the crust comes out clean.
  6. Serve: Let the cobbler cool slightly, then serve warm or at room temperature. Enjoy your delicious, classic Southern Peach Cobbler!
  7. Freezer Directions: To freeze, prepare only the peach filling, combine ingredients, place in a large Ziploc bag, press out air, and freeze flat. Thaw in the refrigerator when ready to bake, then pour into the baking dish and proceed with baking instructions.

Notes

  • The baking sheet under the baking dish is essential for catching overflow and keeping your oven clean.
  • Use fresh, ripe peaches for the best flavor, but frozen peaches can be used if thawed and drained well.
  • Grating chilled butter ensures a flaky topping with nice texture.
  • Keep some butter lumps in the topping mixture for a tender crust instead of a doughy one.
  • This peach filling freezes well for up to one year; just thaw before assembling and baking.
  • Serve the cobbler with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream for an extra special treat.

Find it online: https://suerecipe.com/southern-peach-cobbler-recipe/