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Southern Peach Cobbler

Southern Peach Cobbler with juicy baked peaches under a buttery golden crust and warm cinnamon-spiced flavor. Bakes until golden brown and bubbly, then rests briefly for clean, scoopable servings.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
cooling 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 10 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Southern
Calories: 360
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Peach Filling
  • 6 cup fresh peaches, peeled and sliced
  • 0.75 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tbsp cornstarch
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 0.25 tsp nutmeg
Cobbler Batter
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 0.25 tsp salt
  • 1 cup milk
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter, melted
Optional Topping
  • 1 Vanilla ice cream Optional for serving.
  • Cinnamon sprinkle Optional to finish.

Equipment

  • 1 sheet pan

Method
 

Prep and preheat
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it’s ready for even baking and browning.
Make the peach filling
  1. In a large bowl, combine peaches, granulated sugar, cornstarch, lemon juice, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
  2. Transfer the peach mixture to a greased 9×13-inch baking dish so the fruit bakes in one layer.
Make the cobbler batter
  1. In another bowl, whisk all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt until evenly mixed.
  2. Stir in milk and melted unsalted butter until combined, then let it rest briefly for a smoother pour.
  3. Pour batter evenly over the peaches so it bakes up around the fruit.
Bake and finish
  1. Bake for 45–50 minutes at 350°F (175°C) until golden brown and bubbly.
  2. Allow to cool for 10 minutes so the filling sets slightly for easier serving.
  3. Serve warm with vanilla ice cream if desired, and add a cinnamon sprinkle if you like.

Notes

For the best thick filling, use ripe peaches and make sure the cornstarch is fully mixed with the sugar before baking. Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days; rewarm portions in the oven or microwave. Freezing is not recommended because the peach texture can soften after thawing. For a dairy-light swap, use butter with a 1:1 plant-based replacement and use your preferred lactose-free or plant milk.