Easy Peach Cobbler With Fresh Peaches Recipe

You’ll love this easy peach cobbler with fresh peaches! Featuring juicy peaches and a simple, from-scratch biscuit topping, nothing says summer like a warm homemade peach cobbler topped with creamy vanilla ice cream.

Fresh peaches are the best in summer desserts. Peach Crisp is often made in my kitchen, but my favorite peach dessert has to be a peach cobbler.

Why Fresh Peaches?

Fresh peaches are best for this recipe. Unlike canned peaches, fresh ones provide a natural sweetness and a slightly firmer texture that holds up beautifully in a cobbler.

When selecting peaches, look for fragrant ones that yield slightly to pressure. Freestone varieties are particularly good for baking because the pits are easy to remove.

Ingredients

Here are the ingredients you will need to make peach cobbler from scratch:

For the Peach Filling:

• Fresh Peaches: The star of the show! They provide a sweet and juicy flavor.
• Brown Sugar: Adds sweetness and caramel flavor to the filling.
• Flour: Thickens the peach mixture as it bakes.
• Lemon Juice: Balances the sweetness.
• Cinnamon and Nutmeg: Warm spices that complement the peaches.
• Vanilla: Adds delicious flavor.
• Salt: Enhances the overall flavor.

For the Cobbler Topping:

• Flour: Provides structure to the topping.
• Sugar: Adds sweetness.
• Baking Powder and Baking Soda: These leavening agents help the topping rise.
• Salt: Enhances the flavor.
• Butter: Provides richness and flakiness.
• Milk: Adds moisture.
• Cinnamon and Sugar: Provides additional flavor for sprinkling on top.

To Peel or Not to Peel: Preparing Peaches for Cobbler

When making peach cobbler, you can choose to peel the peaches for a smoother texture or leave the skins on for a rustic look and added nutrients.

To peel peaches, blanch them in boiling water for 30 seconds, then cool in ice water to easily remove the skins.

Need help slicing peaches? Check out my slicing peaches tutorial.

How to Make Peach Cobbler with Fresh Peaches

Like many fruit crisps and crumbles, this peach cobbler recipe is a simple to make. Here’s how easy it is:

Peach Filling

1. Prep the Peaches: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish. Peel and slice the peaches into 1/4-inch-thick pieces.
2. Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, toss the peaches with brown sugar, flour, lemon juice, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt until evenly coated.
3. Bake the Filling: Pour the peach mixture into the prepared baking dish. Bake for about 15 minutes or until the filling bubbles and thickens.

Cobbler Topping

1. Mix the Dry Ingredients: While the filling bakes, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl.
2. Add Butter: Use your fingers or a pastry blender to cut cold butter into the dry ingredients until it resembles coarse crumbs.
3. Add Milk: Stir in the milk until the mixture forms a thick batter.
4. Add the Biscuit Topping: Remove the baking dish from the oven. Drop spoonfuls of the batter evenly over the hot peach filling, creating small mounds.
5. Sprinkle Sugar: Combine sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl. Sprinkle this mixture over the batter.
6. Bake: Return the cobbler to the oven and bake for 25-35 minutes or until the topping is golden brown. Let cool for about 30 minutes to thicken the filling.

Serving and Storing

• Enjoy this peach cobbler fresh from the oven! Top it with vanilla ice cream or maple cinnamon whipped cream.
• Allow the cobbler to cool completely, then store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days.
• Reheat individual servings in the microwave or the whole cobbler in a preheated oven at 350°F until warmed.

Easy Peach Cobbler Recipe Tips

Here are my top tips for making this easy peach cobbler recipe:

• Choose the Right Peaches: Use ripe, fragrant peaches.
• Even Slicing: Slice peaches evenly to ensure even cooking. Aim for 1/4-inch-thick slices.
• Thicken the Filling: Toss the peaches with flour so the filling thickens as it bakes. If your peaches are very juicy, you might need to add an extra tablespoon of flour.
• Sweeten to Taste: Adjust the amount of sugar based on the sweetness of your peaches. Taste a slice before adding sugar to the filling.
• Cooling Time: Let the cobbler cool for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the filling to set properly.

More Favorite Peach Desserts

If you love this peach cobbler, be sure to try these other delicious peach desserts:

• How to Make Peach Crisp in a Cast Iron Skillet

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