Easy Homemade Peach Cobbler Recipe
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Ingredients
- 4 cups sliced fresh peaches (peeled or unpeeled), or two 15 oz cans (drained)
- 1 1/4 cups granulated white sugar (divided: 1/4 cup for peaches, 1 cup for batter, plus 1 tbsp for sprinkling)
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon fine salt
- 1 cup whole milk (room temperature)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Pour the 1/2 cup of melted unsalted butter directly into a 9x13-inch baking dish, spreading it evenly across the bottom. Set the dish aside.
- In a medium saucepan, combine the sliced peaches, 1/4 cup sugar, lemon juice, ground cinnamon, vanilla extract, and cornstarch. Toss well and cook over medium heat for 3 to 5 minutes until the sugar dissolves and the peaches begin to release their natural juices. Remove from heat.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together 1 cup of all-purpose flour, 1 cup of sugar, baking powder, and salt. Pour in the whole milk and gently stir with a wooden spoon or spatula just until combined. Do not overmix; a few tiny lumps are perfectly fine.
- Pour the batter smoothly over the melted butter in your baking dish. Crucial step: Do not stir the batter and butter together. Next, spoon the peach filling and its accumulated juices evenly over the top of the batter. Again, do not stir. The batter will naturally rise over the peaches during baking.
- Optional: Sprinkle the remaining tablespoon of sugar over the top layer for an extra-crispy, sparkling crust. Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 40 to 45 minutes, or until the top crust turns a rich, golden brown and the fruit juices bubble actively around the edges.
- Allow the hot cobbler to cool slightly for 10 minutes before serving. This allows the sauce to thicken perfectly. Serve warm, ideally topped with a generous scoop of vanilla bean ice cream or fresh whipped cream.
