Easy Fresh Peach Cobbler
A quick and simple homemade peach cobbler recipe ready in just 20 minutes, featuring fresh peaches and a buttery, tender topping. Perfect for busy days or last-minute dessert cravings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4–5 medium fresh peaches, peeled and sliced
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
- 1/2 cup milk (whole milk preferred, 2% works fine, or almond milk for dairy-free)
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Peel and slice 4-5 ripe peaches. Toss them gently with 3/4 cup granulated sugar, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, and 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon in a large bowl. Let sit while preparing the topping.
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In another bowl, whisk together 1 cup all-purpose flour, 1/4 cup packed brown sugar, 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder, and 1/4 teaspoon salt.
- In a separate small bowl, mix 1/2 cup melted unsalted butter, 1/2 cup milk, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Combine wet and dry ingredients until just blended; do not overmix.
- Pour the peach mixture into a 9×9-inch baking dish, spreading evenly. Spoon the batter on top in dollops, leaving some peach juices visible.
- Bake uncovered for 20 minutes until the crust is golden brown and the peach filling is bubbling. If topping browns too quickly, tent loosely with foil.
- Let the cobbler rest for about 5 minutes before serving warm.
Notes
If topping looks dry during baking, sprinkle a tablespoon of milk over it halfway through. For extra juicy peaches, drain excess liquid before adding batter to avoid sogginess. Peeling peaches can be eased by blanching in boiling water for 30 seconds then plunging into ice water. For gluten-free, substitute all-purpose flour with gluten-free flour blend. Dairy-free version can be made by swapping butter for coconut oil and milk for almond or oat milk.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/6 of cobb
- Calories: 275
- Sugar: 28
- Sodium: 180
- Fat: 12
- Saturated Fat: 7
- Carbohydrates: 38
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 3
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