Description
Southern peach cobbler delivers a nostalgic dessert symphony of ripe summer fruit and buttery golden crust. Sweet Georgia peaches mingle with warm spices, creating a comforting classic that delights palates and warms hearts.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 cups (1.4 l) fresh peaches, sliced (or 2 (15 oz) cans, drained, or 1 (32 oz) bag frozen, thawed)
- ¾ cup (150 g) granulated sugar
- ½ cup (100 g) brown sugar
- 1 cup (125 g) all-purpose flour
- ½ cup (113 g) unsalted butter, melted
- ¾ cup (180 ml) milk
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp nutmeg
- ½ tsp salt
Instructions
- Oven Preparation: Ignite the oven to a precise 375°F (190C), crafting the ideal thermal environment for the cobbler’s transformation.
- Dish Preparation: Lavishly coat the 9×13-inch baking vessel with butter or non-stick spray, creating a seamless release surface for the impending dessert.
- Fruit Foundation: Artfully layer the fresh peaches in the prepared dish, establishing a vibrant base that will cradle the cobbler’s essence, then generously sprinkle granulated and brown sugars to create a caramelizing blanket that will intensify the fruit’s natural sweetness.
- Spice Infusion: Delicately dust cinnamon and nutmeg across the sugared peaches, weaving warm, aromatic notes that will elevate the fruit’s inherent flavors.
- Batter Creation: In a mixing bowl, harmonize flour, baking powder, and salt, then introduce milk and melted butter, whisking until a smooth, slightly textured batter emerges with a consistent, rustic character.
- Cobbler Assembly: Tenderly cascade the batter over the seasoned peaches, allowing it to spread organically and create an uneven, artisanal surface that partially reveals the fruit beneath.
- Baking Transformation: Slide the baking dish into the preheated oven, allowing the cobbler to bake until the top achieves a golden-brown hue and the peaches bubble with a rich, syrupy intensity, signaling its complete culinary metamorphosis.
- Resting and Serving: Extract the cobbler from the oven and permit it to rest briefly, enabling the filling to set and the flavors to harmonize before presenting this delectable dessert.
Notes
- Optimize Peach Selection: Choose ripe, slightly soft peaches that yield to gentle pressure, ensuring maximum sweetness and flavor for the cobbler.
- Prevent Soggy Bottom: Drain excess peach juice before adding sugar to avoid a watery consistency and maintain a crisp, golden crust.
- Customize Spice Levels: Adjust cinnamon and nutmeg quantities to personal taste, experimenting with additional warm spices like ginger or cardamom for unique flavor profiles.
- Make It Dietary-Friendly: Substitute all-purpose flour with gluten-free alternatives like almond or oat flour, and use plant-based butter for vegan versions without compromising the cobbler’s rich texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 9
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg