Peach Cobbler is a traditional dessert in the south and all over the world. Made with warm, sweet peaches and a decadent cobbler style crust, it's the perfect treat for any occasion. Whether you use canned, frozen, or fresh peaches, learn how to make the best southern peach cobbler recipe!
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Peach cobbler brings back so many amazing memories for me. Living in the South for over 15 years, I was afforded the opportunity to eat some of the most amazing comfort food, and peach cobbler is one of my favorites.
About this peach cobbler recipe:
Since this cobbler recipe has been in my family for so long, I have learned to make it with my eyes closed! It is truly special to make a dessert from scratch, without having to worry about the outcome. Several generations of aunts and grandmas have helped perfect this treat.
Another one of my favorite cobbler recipes is Ree Drummond's from the Pioneer Woman on the Food Network. One of the reasons it is my favorite is because she took a couple of easy shortcuts, using frozen peaches being one of them. We love ours with a lot of cobbler (crust) though!
How to make homemade peach cobbler:
This recipe calls for a bit more for the topping- because that's the favorite part of peach cobbler in this house!
This easy peach cobbler recipe uses frozen peaches instead of fresh peaches. This simple swap cuts out a lot of time and labor. Fresh peaches can most certainly be substituted in place of the frozen, but I can assure you, this is just as tasty!
I have also made the recipe using canned peaches, but try to avoid the ones that are in heavy syrup. Even more important, do not use the ones that are made for "pie filling."
The cobbler topping may or may not cover the entire dish. Nonetheless, it will spread out when it bakes. Top it with french vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for the ultimate dessert.
My cobbler is too watery what do I do?
Using this recipe should ensure that the cobbler doesn't come out too watery. Sometimes using fresh and frozen peaches will yield more juices than we want. With that said, the addition of cornstarch helps thicken the juices in this recipe.
Furthermore, baking the peaches prior to adding the cobbler topping will help gauge the viscosity of the peaches. If there is still too much liquid for your liking after it bakes, use a turkey baster to remove it, or gently pour it out. It is also important to remember that the cobbler will thicken up as it cools down.
Cobbler vs. pie crust vs. crumble:
A cobbler is a biscuit (bread) like texture. Cobbler is often used for deep dish style fruit desserts, such as this peach cobbler. The topping for the cobbler is a sprinkle of cinnamon and sugar combined.
Pie crust is a dough that is formed and bakes completely. Most pies will have a crust on the bottom, and the top. The crust is typically more firm and crispy than that of a cobbler.
For crumbles, a streusel-like dough is formed and sprinkled on the top of a dessert. Typically crumbles are made with some sort of flour, sugar, butter, and sometimes oats or nuts.
Although all three types of toppings can be used for desserts, this particular variation uses the cobbler style topping. Although the photos may look like the topping is "crumbly," it is in fact more of a biscuit/dough-like consistency.
How do you store and reheat the peach cobbler:
If (and when) our household has leftovers, we simply put them in an airtight container, or cover the dish with aluminum foil and place it in the refrigerator. When it's time to reheat, simply pop it in a microwave, in a safe dish of course, and reheat for 30 seconds to 1 minute.
Can I use canned peaches instead of frozen?
Yes, you can! If you only have canned peaches on-hand, they will work just as well. Both frozen and canned peaches are perfect for when the fruit is out of season so can enjoy southern peach cobbler year-round.
The most important thing though, make sure that the peaches are in their own juices. Do not get the peaches for pie filling, or peaches in heavy syrup. If you get these types, it will drastically change the flavor of the peach cobbler.
Using fresh peaches:
Peaches are in season in the summer so they are prime for peach cobbler. Follow all of the steps exactly as shown. About three fresh peaches (depending on the size), are equal to about one pound of frozen peaches.
You will add an additional five to seven minutes to the pre bake time. This is t ensure that the peaches get nice and tender.
📖 Recipe
Southern Peach Cobbler
Peach cobbler is a traditional dessert in the south and all over the world. Warm, sweet peaches with a decadent cobbler style crust is the perfect treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
Peaches
- 2 bags Frozen peaches, 20 ounces each
- 1 cup Granulated sugar
- 1 cup Brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon Almond extract, (optional but recommended)
- ½ tablespoon Cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon Nutmeg
- 2 teaspoons Corn starch
- 1 teaspoon Cream of tartar
- ½ stick Butter, unsalted room temperature
- 2 tablespoons Water
- 1 teaspoon Fresh lemon juice
Cobbler topping
- 2 cups Flour
- ½ cup Granulated sugar
- ½ cup Brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons Baking powder
- 1 tablespoon Cinnamon, reserve ½ for garnishment
- 1 stick Butter, unsalted cold
- ¼ cup Boiling hot water (see notes)
- ½ teaspoon Salt
- 3 tablespoons Granulated sugar, to dust top of cobbler
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees
- Spray a 9x13 baking dish with non-stick spray. In the same dish, add peaches, sugars, vanilla and almond extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, corn starch, cream of tartar, butter, water, and lemon juice. Mix it until combined.
- Cover the dish with foil and cook mixture in the oven for 20 minutes.
- While peaches are cooking, combine flour, both sugars, baking powder, salt, and ½ tablespoon of the cinnamon.
- Work the cold stick of butter into the flour mixture by breaking it up with a pastry cutter or with hands. Work it in until it looks like coarse meal or crumbles.
- Add the hot water and stir together with a spoon until it's just combined. Cobbler should have a drop biscuit-like texture.
- Remove peaches from the oven and spoon dough mixture over the peaches. Make each dough droplet about the size of a golf ball leaving a tiny bit of space between each one (see photo and notes below) to ensure they cook through.
- Peaches will not be fully covered. Combine sugar and and remaining ½ tablespoon cinnamon and sprinkle the mixture over dough.
- Place the dish back in the oven uncovered and cook for an additional 30-45 minutes, until crust is golden brown.
Notes
Substitute 8 fresh peaches in place of frozen peaches if desired. Fresh peaches are likely to yield more liquid.
Add more hot water to the cobbler if needed to achieve a doughy "drop-biscuit" like texture. Add 1 tablespoon at a time, no more than ½ cup total.
Cooking times may vary depending on oven settings. If cobbler is not cooked through, bake an additional 15-20 minutes.
If too much liquid remains, remove some using a turkey baster, or gently pour it out. Cobbler will thicken as it sits.
VIDEO IS A SYNOPSIS OF THE RECIPE- IT IS NOT THE FULL RECIPE.
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Nutrition Information:
Yield:
6Serving Size:
6 peopleAmount Per Serving: Calories: 1130Total Fat: 41gSaturated Fat: 26gTrans Fat: 2gUnsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 111mgSodium: 855mgCarbohydrates: 191gFiber: 4gSugar: 150gProtein: 6g
This website provides approximate nutrition information as a courtesy and for convenience only.
*VIDEO IS A SYNOPSIS OF THE RECIPE MEANT TO SHOW STEPS TAKEN- IT IS NOT THE FULL RECIPE.
A Davidson
Love the taste of the cobbler but feel the proportions may be off....I only put 1/4 c water in the peaches instead of the full cup the recipe calls for and it was still too juicy (just noticed water isn’t mentioned in the video). Also, the dough was very dark, and not stiff like pictured...too much butter possibly. Baked it for 26 minutes in my convection oven and the top was super dark but the dough is way undercooked.
Tamara J.
Hi there. I have notes in the post as to what can be done if the cobbler is too "watery." A lot of the factors you mentioned are dependent on individual oven settings, whether fresh or frozen peaches are used etc. This recipe has been handed down from several generations, so it has been made a countless number of times. Hopefully you'll try it again and have better results.
Jordan
I made this & it turned out similar to yours. The taste was off as well from peach cobbler I’m used to. I should have omitted the almond extract.
Sarah
My son and I are making this today and sadly discovered that the instructions don’t mention when to put in the baking powder. We didn’t notice it until we were putting the cobbler dough onto the peaches. A revision to your recipe to correct this would be much appreciated!
Tamara J.
Hi Sarah. Thanks for the feedback, I will update the instructions to include the addition of baking powder.
Grace Reyes
How much baking powder? My crust came out more like a crumble. I used frozen peaches. Maybe not enough water was added to the dough. I will definitely try again. It was delicious even if the dough didn’t turn out as expected.
Tamara J.
Hey Grace! 2 tablespoons, as the recipe card states. Not sure what went wrong for you... but at least it tasted good!
Nikki Ahuja
Can i used canned peaches?
Tamara J.
Yes. Try not to get the peaches for pie filling.
Montserrat
I don't have almond extract, willstill be okay to make it?
Tamara J.
Yes- it will. The almond extract just adds a subtle touch of flavor.
Diane C.
This was so delicious!! My foodie son just kept making yummy noises & said it was the best dessert he'd had all summer! The cinnamon and nutmeg, and then subtle finish of almond, are just fabulous flavor notes. I try lots of recipes & this one is a keeper!
Tamara J.
Yay!! "Foodie son" approved makes me happy! I'm so glad you guys enjoyed it! Snap a pic next time so I can check it out!
Debbie
Hi, so a 20oz. bag is 2 1/12 c do you think? I am freezing fresh peaches in a couple of weeks and will freeze enough to make this. So would you say for this recipe would I need 5 cups of frozen? Thank you!
Tamara J.
I used 2 bags of 20 ounce frozen peaches for this recipe, so yes 5-5/12 cups should be sufficient.
Teagan Bredek
if i use fresh peaches instead anything i need to change??
Tamara J.
No, same process will yield a great cobbler!
Pearl
Perhaps, I overlooked it, but what size bag of frozen peaches should I purchase? How many ounces?
Tamara J.
Hi Pearl, For this recipe I used a 20 ounce bag of frozen peaches. You can double or cut the recipe depending on how large of a cobbler you want.
Janett
My Mom always made her cobbler crust the same way! Absolutley wonderful crust! Great idea to cook peaches in oven first.I always cook them on top of stove. Delicious!
Tamara J.
Awesome! It is truly a treat!
Jazz
This cobbler is SO luscious. I love the crust!
Jayne Rain
This peach cobbler is exactly what I was craving. Moist, sweet, and absolutely delicious.
Christy Hoover
This is a peach cobbler dream! Oh my goodness this looks so good.
Tamara J.
Thank you Christy.
Katrina Adams
Girl I love peach cobbler and you have given me a new way to make it!!
Tamara J.
Yay! Enjoy it.
Reginia Cordell
Peach Cobbler is definitely a southern favorite. For me, I love lots and lots of crust with gooey sauce. I haven't tried to make one of my own yet. Your cobbler looks delicious.
Tamara J.
It is super simple to whip up! Thanks for checking out the recipe.
Capri
Thanks for the AMAZING TIPS! I made sure not to get the pie filling peaches and opted for frozen peaches. The crust came out absolutely perfect. My family gobbled this up! I will definitely be bookmarking this recipe!
Tamara J.
Awesome! I'm glad you enjoyed it.
Krysten
This Southern peach cobbler is the bees knees! One of my favorite recipes. Perfect when served with ice cream!
Tamara J.
It is amazing!
Marta
YEP!! I'm am HERE for this peach cobbler! The cinnamon and nutmeg add the perfect balance of warmth to this dessert.
Tamara J.
Absolutely!
Morgan
I LOVE peach cobbler! This looks incredible!
Tamara J.
Yes, it's our favorite over here also! Thanks Morgan.
Angela Greven | Mean Green Chef
Totally dig this peach cobbler recipe, it's such a great summer dessert (or anytime for that matter)! Looks divine I've always added a bit more topping too because it makes just that much better! 🙂
Tamara J.
It is perfect, especially when peaches are in season!
Erika
Peach cobbler is awesome and this looks amazing!
Tamara J.
It is awesome right! Thanks Erika.