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The Ultimate Easy Southern Peach Cobbler: Flavor of the South with a Buttery Crisp Topping

Close-up of a square serving of southern peach cobbler showing juicy peaches and a golden brown crumble topping.
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Make this classic Southern Peach Cobbler using simple steps. It features juicy, sweet peaches under a buttery, crisp topping. This recipe is approachable for all home cooks and delivers big on comforting flavor.

Ingredients

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  • 6 cups fresh or canned sliced peaches (drained if using canned)
  • 1 cup granulated sugar (adjust based on peach sweetness)
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 cup cornstarch
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 large egg, lightly beaten
  • 1 tablespoon coarse sugar for topping

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the peaches, 1 cup sugar, lemon juice, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Toss gently.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and water until smooth. Pour this mixture over the peaches and stir to combine.
  4. Pour the peach mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish.
  5. In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the flour, 1/2 cup sugar, baking powder, and salt.
  6. Cut in the cold butter using a pastry blender or your fingertips until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  7. Stir in the milk until just combined; do not overmix. The batter will be thick.
  8. Drop spoonfuls of the batter evenly over the peach filling. It does not need to cover the entire surface; gaps are fine.
  9. Brush the top of the batter lightly with the beaten egg and sprinkle with coarse sugar.
  10. Bake for 40 to 50 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the peach filling is bubbly.
  11. Let the cobbler cool for at least 15 minutes before serving warm, ideally with vanilla ice cream.

Notes

  • If you use canned peaches, use the syrup from one can along with the peaches for extra moisture, but reduce the added sugar slightly.
  • For a richer flavor, substitute half of the all-purpose flour with cake flour.
  • This recipe is a great example of comfort food favorites that taste like home.

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Find it online: https://www.purecookingjoy.com/southern-peach-cobbler-recipe-easy-joy/

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