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A delicious fresh peach cobbler in a white baking dish, topped with a golden brown crumble.

Fresh Southern Peach Cobbler

A classic Southern dessert featuring fresh peaches baked under a golden, crumbly cobbler topping, perfect for warm evenings.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 8 people
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Southern
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Peach Filling
  • 8 fresh peaches peeled, pitted, and sliced into thin wedges
  • ¼ cup white sugar
  • ¼ cup brown sugar
  • ⅛ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch
Cobbler Topping
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • ¼ cup white sugar
  • ¼ cup brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter chilled and cut into small pieces
  • ¼ cup boiling water
  • 3 tablespoons white sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Method
 

  1. Prepare the Ingredients: Gather all ingredients to streamline the cooking process.
  2. Preheat the Oven: Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
  3. Mix the Peach Filling: Combine peaches, sugars, spices, lemon juice, and cornstarch. Bake in a 2-quart dish for 10 minutes.
  4. Prepare the Cobbler Topping: Mix flour, sugars, baking powder, and salt. Cut in butter until crumbly. Stir in boiling water.
  5. Add Topping and Sprinkle: Drop topping over peaches, then sprinkle with cinnamon sugar.
  6. Bake: Bake for 30 minutes until golden and bubbly.

Notes

For an extra crispy topping, ensure butter is chilled and use fresh peaches for the best flavor.