Juicy, cinnamon-kissed peaches baked beneath a buttery golden batter. This easy homemade peach cobbler uses simple pantry staples and fresh peaches for a cozy, crowd-pleasing dessert.
6cupsfresh peaches, peeled and slicedabout 6 to 8 medium peaches
0.5cupgranulated sugarfor the peaches
0.25cuplight brown sugar, packedfor the peaches
1tablespoonlemon juice
1tablespooncornstarchfor thickening the peach juices
1teaspoonground cinnamon
0.25teaspoonground nutmeg
0.5cupunsalted butter, melted
1cupall-purpose flour
0.5cupgranulated sugarfor the batter
2teaspoonsbaking powder
0.25teaspoonfine sea salt
1cupwhole milkroom temperature
1teaspoonvanilla extract
Instructions
Preparation Steps
Preheat oven to 375°F. Place the butter in a 9x13 inch baking dish and set it in the oven for 3 to 5 minutes to melt. Remove the pan once the butter is melted so it does not brown.
Make the peach filling: In a large skillet over medium heat, combine peaches, 0.5 cup granulated sugar, brown sugar, lemon juice, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cornstarch. Cook, stirring often, until the peaches release juices and the mixture thickens slightly, about 5 to 7 minutes. Remove from heat.
Make the batter: In a mixing bowl whisk together flour, 0.5 cup granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt. Add milk and vanilla; whisk just until smooth. Do not overmix.
Pour the batter evenly over the melted butter in the baking dish. Do not stir.
Spoon the warm peach mixture and all its juices evenly over the batter. Do not stir; the batter will rise up around the peaches as it bakes.
Bake until the top is golden brown and the edges are bubbly, about 38 to 42 minutes, rotating the pan once halfway through.
Cool for 10 minutes before serving. Serve warm, optionally with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
Notes
Use frozen sliced peaches when fresh are out of season; do not thaw before cooking. Adjust sugar to taste based on peach sweetness. For extra crunch and shine, sprinkle 1 tablespoon sugar over the batter before baking. Store leftovers covered at room temperature for 1 day or refrigerated up to 3 days; rewarm in a 325°F oven until crisp at the edges.