Fresh Southern Peach Cobbler

Ah, a Fresh Southern Peach Cobbler—classic, warm, and perfect for summer or any cozy dessert craving. Here’s a full recipe that’s traditional, simple, and delicious:

Ingredients

For the Peach Filling:

• 6–8 fresh peaches, peeled, pitted, and sliced (~6 cups)
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp nutmeg (optional)
• 1 tsp lemon juice
• 2 tsp cornstarch (to thicken filling, optional)

For the Cobbler Topping:

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 1/4 cup milk (or more if needed)
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

1. Preheat Oven:

• Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
• Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with butter or nonstick spray.

2. Prepare Peach Filling:

1. In a large bowl, combine sliced peaches, granulated sugar, brown sugar, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, lemon juice, and cornstarch.
2. Toss gently to coat evenly.
3. Pour peach mixture into prepared baking dish.

3. Make Cobbler Topping:

1. In a separate bowl, mix flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
2. Stir in melted butter, milk, and vanilla until a thick batter forms.
3. Drop spoonfuls of batter evenly over the peaches (it doesn’t need to fully cover the fruit).

4. Bake:

• Bake for 40–45 minutes, until topping is golden brown and peaches are bubbly.

5. Serve:

• Let cool slightly, then serve warm.
• Optional: top with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for extra indulgence.

💡 Tips for Perfect Southern Peach Cobbler:

• Juicy peaches: If peaches are not super juicy, sprinkle 1–2 tbsp water over them before topping.
• Extra crunch: Sprinkle a little sugar on top of the batter before baking.
• Spice it up: Add a pinch of ground ginger or allspice to the peach filling for deeper flavor.

If you want, I can also give a shortcut version using canned peaches that tastes almost identical to fresh but takes half the time.

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