Homemade Peach Cobbler Everyone Will Love
Looking for an easy summer dessert? This peach cobbler is bursting with juicy peaches and topped with a golden, cake-like topping—served best with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. You’ll get a no-fuss recipe that’s perfect for sharing and sure to become a favorite.
Is there anything better than peach season? I always try to visit a local farm or pick up a big box of peaches from a roadside stand when they’re ripe and juicy. They’re one of those fruits I never get tired of, and I’ve got a long list of go-to recipes I rotate through every year.
Funny enough, I never had a peach cobbler until I moved to Canada. A new friend made it for a backyard BBQ, and it was love at first bite. She passed along the recipe, and it quickly became one of my favorites. It’s cozy, comforting, and incredibly simple to make—especially when topped with a scoop of ice cream.
What You’ll Need to Make Peach Cobbler
For the peach filling:
- Fresh peach slices: Juicy, ripe peaches are the heart of the cobbler, bringing natural sweetness and summery flavor.
- Granulated sugar: Helps sweeten the peaches and creates a light syrup as they cook.
- Brown sugar: Adds a hint of caramel and richness to the filling.
- Salt: Just a pinch brings out the full flavor of the peaches.
For the batter:
- Unsalted butter adds a rich, buttery flavor and helps create a golden crust on the bottom.
- All-purpose flour serves as the base of the batter, providing the cobbler with its structure and softness.
- Granulated sugar: Sweetens the batter and balances the fruit.
- Baking powder: Helps the batter rise and puff up around the peaches.
- Salt: Enhances the flavors of all the other ingredients in the batter.
- Milk: Brings the batter together and keeps it tender.
- Brown sugar: Sprinkled on top for a touch of sweetness and a hint of molasses.
- Cinnamon: Adds warmth and spice, the perfect pairing with peaches.
Cook’s Tip: How To Peel Peaches
Peeling peaches is easy with this simple trick. Bring a pot of water to a boil and gently lower the peaches into it for about 30 seconds. Then, transfer them to a bowl of ice water. The skins will loosen and slip right off with just a little rub. No knife needed!
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How To Make Peach Cobbler
Spray your 9×13 baking dish with nonstick spray—because no one wants a stuck cobbler. Preheat your oven to 350°F and let it warm up while you prep the good stuff.
Grab a medium saucepan and add your peach slices, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and a pinch of salt. Cook it over medium heat for 3 to 4 minutes, just until the sugar has melted and the peaches have become nice and syrupy. Your kitchen will start to smell amazing at this point—fair warning.
Pour the melted butter straight into the bottom of your baking dish. No stirring is needed—just let it sit there like a buttery puddle of joy.
In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and milk until smooth. The batter should be smooth and pourable. Go ahead and pour it right over the butter—don’t stir! That’s part of the cobbler magic.
Spoon the warm peach mixture evenly over the batter, spacing the fruit out as you go. Again, resist the urge to stir! The batter will rise over the fruit as it bakes, creating that dreamy, golden crust.
Sprinkle the top with brown sugar and cinnamon for a little extra sweetness and cozy spice.
Pop it in the oven and bake for 38 to 42 minutes, until the top is golden and bubbly. Serve it warm, preferably with a scoop of vanilla ice cream melting into all those sweet peachy pockets.
Want to know which peaches are best for baking, canning, or snacking? Check out this helpful guide to peach varieties and how to use them
Tips For Making Peach Cobbler
- Use ripe, juicy peaches for the best flavor—fresh is ideal, but frozen peaches also work well.
- Don’t stir the batter after pouring it into the pan; the layers form as it bakes.
- If your peaches are on the tart side, feel free to add a bit more sugar to balance the flavor.
- Serve warm with vanilla ice cream for the ultimate summer dessert.
Variations To Try
- Add a splash of vanilla or almond extract to the batter for an extra layer of flavor.
- Using canned peaches? Use a 15-ounce can with the juice—no need to precook or add sugar.
- For added texture, sprinkle coarse sugar over the top before baking.
- Stir chopped pecans or walnuts into the batter for a nutty crunch.
Peach Cobbler
Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Spray a 9×13 baking dish with nonstick spray. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Preheat oven to 350°F and spray a 9×13 baking dish with nonstick spray.
- In a saucepan, combine peach slices, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and a pinch of salt.
- Cook over medium heat for 3–4 minutes, until sugar dissolves and peaches are syrupy. Set aside.
- Pour melted butter into the prepared baking dish.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, salt, and milk until smooth.
- Pour batter over the melted butter in the baking dish. Do not stir.
- Spoon the warm peach mixture evenly over the batter. Do not stir.
- Sprinkle brown sugar and cinnamon on top.
- Bake for 38–42 minutes, until golden brown and bubbly.
- Serve warm, optionally with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Notes
- Don’t stir the batter after pouring it into the pan; the layers form as it bakes.
- Using canned peaches? Use a 15-ounce can with the juice—no need to precook or add sugar.
This easy peach cobbler is the perfect way to celebrate peach season with a cozy, crowd-pleasing dessert. Print the recipe and give it a try—you’ll love how simple and delicious it is. Don’t forget to save a pin so you can find it again whenever the craving hits!