Introduction
This Southern-style peach cobbler features a triple-layer crust: a bottom crust, a lattice or top crust, and a buttery topping. Filled with juicy peaches and sweetened just right, it’s a timeless dessert for gatherings or cozy nights.
⏱️ Prep Time
- Preparation Time: 20 minutes
- Bake Time: 45–50 minutes
- Cooling Time: 10–15 minutes
- Total Time: About 1 hour 15 minutes
🧰 Equipment
- 9×13-inch baking dish
- Mixing bowls
- Pastry cutter or fork
- Rolling pin
- Measuring cups and spoons
📝 Ingredients (Serves 8–10)
Crust
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, chilled and cubed
- 6–8 tablespoons ice water
Filling
- 6–7 cups peeled and sliced fresh peaches (or canned, drained)
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
Topping
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons sugar
📌 Ingredient Notes
- Peaches: Fresh are best, but canned or frozen (thawed) works.
- Butter: Cold butter ensures a flaky crust.
- Spices: Cinnamon and nutmeg enhance the warm peach flavor.
👩🍳 Instructions
- Prepare Crust
- In a bowl, mix flour and salt.
- Cut in cold butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Add ice water, 1 tablespoon at a time, until dough forms.
- Divide into 3 portions: 1 for bottom, 1 for top, 1 for topping strips (or lattice).
- Prepare Filling
- In a large bowl, combine peaches, sugar, flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, and lemon juice.
- Stir gently to coat fruit evenly.
- Assemble Cobbler
- Roll out 1 portion of dough and place in greased 9×13-inch baking dish for the bottom crust.
- Pour peach filling over crust.
- Roll out second portion for top crust or create a lattice.
- Use the third portion to cut decorative strips or dots on top.
- Brush melted butter over the top and sprinkle sugar.
- Bake
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Bake 45–50 minutes until crust is golden and filling is bubbly.
- Cool & Serve
- Let cobbler cool 10–15 minutes before serving.
- Serve warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
🧾 Nutrition Facts (Approx. per serving)
- Calories: 360 kcal
- Protein: 3 g
- Carbohydrates: 52 g
- Fat: 16 g
- Sugar: 30 g
💡 Tips
- Use tart peaches for balance against the sweet sugar.
- Chill the crust dough before rolling to prevent sticking.
- Tent foil over the top if crust browns too quickly.
🔄 Variations
- Berry Peach Cobbler: Add 1 cup blueberries or raspberries to the filling.
- Gluten-Free: Use a gluten-free flour blend for the crust.
- Caramel Peach Cobbler: Drizzle caramel sauce over filling before adding top crust.
- Mini Cobblers: Make in ramekins for single-serving desserts.
