The Best Southern Peach Cobbler
Peach cobbler is a traditional Southern dessert, known for its warm, sweet peaches and buttery, golden cobbler topping. This version is rich, spiced just right, and perfect for gatherings or cozy nights in.
Equipment
- 9x13 baking dish
- Mixing Bowl
Ingredients
Peaches
- 40 oz frozen peaches
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp almond extract optional but recommended
- 1/2 tbsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp nutmeg
- 2 tsp corn starch
- 1 tsp cream of tartar
- 1/2 stick unsalted butter room temperature
- 2 tbsp water
- 1 tsp lemon juice fresh
Cobbler topping
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tbsp cinnamon reserve ½ for garnishment
- 1 stick unsalted butter cold
- 1/4 cup boiling hot water see notes
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 3 tbsp granulated sugar to dust top of cobbler
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F and spray a 9x13 baking dish with non-stick spray.
- Add frozen peaches, sugars, extracts, cinnamon, nutmeg, cornstarch, cream of tartar, butter, water, and lemon juice to the dish. Mix well and cover with foil. Bake for 20 minutes.
- In a bowl, combine flour, sugars, baking powder, salt, and half of the cinnamon.
- Work in the cold butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add hot water and mix until combined with a drop biscuit consistency.
- Spoon dough over peaches in golf ball-sized drops. Mix remaining cinnamon and sugar and sprinkle on top.
- Bake uncovered for 30–45 minutes until the cobbler topping is golden brown. Serve warm.
Notes
The almond extract enhances the flavor, and using hot water gives the topping the perfect texture. Check cobbler at 30 minutes for doneness.