This Southern Peach Cobbler recipe is a sweet dessert consisting of biscuit-like dough that is topped with fresh sliced peaches and a mixture of sugar, butter and flour. This dessert is delicious warm or served at room temperature making it ideal for family gatherings.

Bake this gorgeous southern peach cobbler to bring a taste of summer to your table, no matter what the season. In just minutes, you can enjoy a sweet and crispy treat that is sure to please the whole family. If fresh peaches aren’t in season, you can use canned or frozen peaches instead.
Pair this with these grilled pork chops and you will have a perfect meal.
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Contents
Peach Cobbler Filling Ingredients:
- 8 large, ripe peaches, pitted and chopped
- 1/3 c Sugar
- 2 Tbsp Fresh lemon juice
- 2 tsp All-purpose flour
- 1 tsp Kosher salt
- 1 tsp Nutmeg
- 1 tsp Cinnamon
- 1 tsp Real vanilla extract
- ¼ c Packed brown sugar

Topping Ingredients:
- 1 c All-purpose flour
- ¾ c Sugar, divided
- 1 tsp Kosher salt
- 1 tsp Baking powder
- ¼ c Heavy cream
- ¼ c Water
- 8 Tbsp Unsalted butter, very well chilled
- 1 Egg white, beaten with water added
- Optional, to serve: Whipped cream or ice cream, of choice
Directions:
- Place the top oven rack in the center position and preheat the oven to 400°F.
- Add peaches, sugar, lemon juice, flour, salt, nutmeg, cinnamon and vanilla extract to a large bowl and toss to combine.
- Transfer to a greased 8” x 8” baking pan and spread into an even layer. Sprinkle brown sugar on top of the peach mixture before placing the pan in the preheated oven. Bake for 10 minutes.
- Add flour, ½ cup sugar, salt, and baking powder to a different bowl and stir to combine. Chop chilled butter into very small pieces with a sharp knife. Add to the bowl and combine with dry ingredients with your fingers until small pebble-sized pieces are formed.
- Add heavy cream and water to the flour mixture and stir with a fork until all the dry ingredients are moist and somewhat sticky. Do not overwork dough.
- Remove the baking pan from the oven and carefully spoon dough over the top, making sure the dough is the same thickness throughout. Leave spaces in between, as pictured, for a more rustic look.
- Return to the oven and bake for another 10-15 minutes, or until the topping begins to brown. Remove from the oven and brush the top with the egg white wash and sprinkle remaining sugar on top. Return to the oven to finish baking, another 10-15 minutes. Remove from the oven when the top is golden brown.
- Allow the pan to cool slightly before serving on its own or topped with whipped cream or ice cream. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
6 servings per container
Serving Size1 cup
- Amount Per ServingCalories510
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 18.3g 29%
- Saturated Fat 11.1g 56%
- Cholesterol 48mg 16%
- Sodium 896mg 38%
- Potassium 620mg 18%
- Total Carbohydrate 85.9g 29%
- Dietary Fiber 4.8g 20%
- Sugars 67.1g
- Protein 5.7g 12%
- Calcium 4%
- Iron 10%
- Vitamin D 66%
* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.