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Southern Peach Cobbler

Peach Cobbler is a beloved classic dessert, known for its warm, sweet peaches and decadent cobbler crust. Perfect for any occasion, this recipe works beautifully with canned, frozen, or fresh peaches. Discover how to make the best southern peach cobbler that will leave everyone craving more!

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Ingredients

For the Peaches:

  • 2 (20-ounce) bags frozen peaches
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ teaspoon almond extract (optional but recommended)
  • ½ tablespoon cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon nutmeg
  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon cream of tartar
  • ½ stick unsalted butter, room temperature
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice

For the Cobbler Topping:

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1½ tablespoons cinnamon (reserve ½ tablespoon for garnish)
  • 1 stick unsalted butter, cold
  • ¼ cup boiling hot water (see notes)
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 3 tablespoons granulated sugar (to dust the top)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly spray a 9×13-inch baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.
  2. Prepare the Peaches: In the prepared baking dish, combine the frozen peaches, granulated sugar, brown sugar, vanilla extract, almond extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, cornstarch, cream of tartar, softened butter, water, and lemon juice. Mix until well combined.
  3. Bake the Peaches: Cover the dish with foil and bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes.
  4. Make the Cobbler Topping: While the peaches are baking, in a mixing bowl, combine the flour, both sugars, baking powder, salt, and ½ tablespoon of cinnamon. Cut the cold butter into the flour mixture using a pastry cutter or your hands until it resembles coarse crumbs.
  5. Add Hot Water: Gradually stir in the boiling hot water until the mixture is just combined. The batter should have a drop biscuit-like texture.
  6. Assemble the Cobbler: Remove the peaches from the oven and spoon the dough mixture over the top, creating golf ball-sized droplets and leaving small gaps for even cooking. The peaches will not be fully covered.
  7. Add Cinnamon Sugar: In a small bowl, mix the remaining ½ tablespoon of cinnamon with 3 tablespoons of granulated sugar. Sprinkle this mixture over the dough.
  8. Bake: Return the dish to the oven (uncovered) and bake for an additional 30-45 minutes, or until the cobbler topping is golden brown.