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Is there anything better than juicy, sweet peaches? When it comes to this peach cobbler recipe, it’s a winner all across the board. I love making this sweet and wholesome dessert as the weather warms up. Plus, it requires so little prep time, you might just find yourself making it all the time!

Best peach cobbler recipe

Best Peach Cobbler Recipe

This has to be the best peach cobbler recipe around. Not only does it come out perfectly every time but it also is a snap to make. If you need an easy dessert that impresses, peach cobbler with canned peaches is the one to count on.

Easy Peach Cobbler Recipe

What I love about old fashioned peach cobbler is that it tastes like you’ve made a fuss over your guests and you’ll barely break a sweat. It’s super-simple, even though the ingredient list looks long. There’s no rolling out dough like a pie so you just get right to it. And since this Southern peach cobbler recipe only takes 10 minutes to prep and the rest to bake, you’ll be making dessert like a rockstar.

Peach cobbler ingredients

Peach Cobbler Ingredients

  • Canned peaches – Grab those yellow cling sliced peaches and drain them. Making a peach cobbler recipe with canned peaches saves a lot of time.
  • Sugar – You’ll need both white sugar and light brown sugar for the filling and the cobbler topping
  • Spices – Ground cinnamon and nutmeg help elevate the flavor and round out the sweetness
  • Lemon juice – The secret to success with a peach cobbler
  • Cornstarch – Thickens up that filling beautifully
  • All-purpose flour – This sets the stage for your cobbler topping
  • Baking powder – Helps that flour make a great topping
  • Butter – Use unsalted for you’ll be adding a pinch of salt to the topping. Cubed or melted butter works equally well.

How do you Make Peach Cobbler from Scratch

To make this easy peach cobbler recipe with canned peaches, all you do is prepare your peach filling and put it in a baking pan. You’ll bake that first and as it bakes, you’ll make the topping. It should resemble cornmeal and once it does, you’ll add water to it, then add it to the peaches. Then you’ll add a cinnamon-sugar finish on top and keep baking until it’s done. Simple peach cobbler at its finest!

Easy peach cobbler recipe

Expert Tips and Tricks for the Perfect Peach Cobbler Every Time

  • The best time to make the topping is while you’ve got your peaches and spices baking. By the time you’re done getting that topping prepped, you’ll be able to add it on top.
  • Get the right texture on the topping. Before adding the water to the other ingredients, you’re going to have a coarse texture.
  • Don’t forget the cinnamon and sugar topping on top of the cobbler topping. It helps crisp and sweeten things up and it is so heavenly!

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How to Cook Peach Cobbler

Making Southern peach cobbler with canned peaches is easy. It just requires a medium-sized baking dish. No crust needed! You’ll assemble the peach filling, bake it, make the topping and add it, then add cinnamon and sugar on top and put your feet up while it bakes and makes your home smell AMAZING!

How do you make peach cobbler from scratch

What kind of peaches are best for cobbler?

Freestone peaches, if you’re buying fresh ones, are the easiest to work with for peach cobbler. They taste great too! For canned, get the yellow cling peaches.

How ripe should peaches be for cobbler?

If you’re using fresh peaches, give them a squeeze. You’ll know they are ripe enough when they have a little give to them. They shouldn’t be too hard or too soft.

How long to bake peach cobbler

Do you have to peel fresh peaches for cobbler?

If you want to make peach cobbler with fresh peaches, you do not need to peel them first. For a peach cobbler recipe with fresh peaches, if you’d prefer the skin not be there, you can remove them.

How do you soften peaches for peach cobbler?

When going with fresh peaches, you can put them in a paper bag to speed up the ripening process. They should soften up enough to work with in a few days.

 Can I substitute canned peaches for fresh in cobbler?

Absolutely! I chose canned peaches because they are very easy and fresh ones weren’t in season. Just give them a squeeze to make sure they’re at the right ripeness. For a fresh peach cobbler recipe you need to make sure the peaches are ripe and soft.

Is peach cobbler supposed to be gooey

How do you thicken peach cobbler?

The best way to thicken a peach cobbler is by adding cornstarch. It works beautifully with the canned peaches, sugar, and lemon juice to create a wonderfully gooey filling.

How do you make peach cobbler crust from scratch?

Peach cobbler doesn’t have a crust like a pie does. It’s more of a topping, made by mixing flour, white and brown sugar, baking powder, and salt. You add butter to that until it resembles cornmeal in texture and then add water. You will then drop this by the spoonful on top.

How do you know when peach cobbler is done?

You can use a cooking thermometer and see if the center is at 200F. Or you can look at it and see if the filling is bubbly at the sides. The topping should look deep amber too.

How ripe should peaches be for cobbler

Is Peach Cobbler supposed to be gooey?

Yes, and thus the basis of its appeal. The center should be gooey and fruity, a perfect match for that crispy topping.

Why is my peach cobbler gummy?

Peach cobbler can get gummy when you reheat it, usually in the microwave if you’ve cooked it too long. By following this recipe, your peach cobbler when you first bake it should have that gooey and perfect texture.

Why is my peach cobbler runny?

If you didn’t add a thickening agent like cornstarch as in this recipe, you may have a runny peach cobbler. You can correct this before adding the topping and finishing the baking.

Do cobblers have a bottom crust?

No, they do not. Cobblers are considered easier to make than pies for this reason!

Can you make peach cobbler the night before

Can you make a cobbler the night before?

Yes, you can prep the peach mixture and part of the topping, but I’d wait until you’re closer to serving time to put the whole thing together and bake it.

Is it OK to leave peach cobbler out overnight?

You can leave it out overnight without incident. However, to keep everything fresh, it should go in the fridge. Leaving it out won’t cause food poisoning.

How do you thicken peach cobbler

How Long to Bake Peach Cobbler

You’ll bake peach cobbler for a total of 40 minutes. The first 10 minutes will be just the peach mixture while the following 30 minutes will be with the topping added.

What to Serve with Peach Cobbler

Peach cobbler is a slice of heaven on earth as-is, though we love it with vanilla ice cream. Something about peaches and cream makes it one of the best combinations on the planet. I’d also recommend fresh whipped cream, either with or in place of the ice cream. And a sprig of mint always looks pretty too!

Homemade peach cobbler recipe

How to Store Peach Cobbler

If you have any leftover peach cobbler, you’ll need to cover it well and put it in the fridge so it doesn’t go bad.

How Long Does Peach Cobbler Last?

When you store peach cobbler properly in the refrigerator, it will last between 4 and 5 days.

Should you refrigerate cobbler?

You don’t have to right after you make it. But once dinner is done and dessert has been served, it’s a good idea to wrap it up and refrigerate it.

Can you freeze peach cobbler

Can You Freeze Peach Cobbler?

That depends. You can always freeze the peach filling ahead of time. If you freeze the whole cobbler, the topping can soften a bit when it’s thawed. It will taste better if you don’t freeze it.

How to Reheat Peach Cobbler?

You can use the microwave or your oven to warm it up. If there’s a bit of it left, go with the oven. If you’re simply sneaking a slice (can’t say I blame you) then use the microwave.

What is the difference between peach pie and peach cobbler?

The main difference is that peach pie is baked within a crust while peach cobbler has a crust-like topping.


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Classic Peach Cobbler Recipe

5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings 8 servings
Calories 309
This classic peach cobbler recipe is the perfect summer evening dessert for your family event. Peach cobbler is a super simple recipe that is the perfect blend of warm juicy sweet peaches with a crispy golden topping and cold vanilla ice cream!

Ingredients

  • 2 16oz cans of yellow cling sliced peaches (drained)
  • 1/4 cup granulated white sugar
  • 1/4 cup light brown sugar
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp nutmeg
  • 1/2 tsp lemon juice
  • 2 tsp cornstarch

Peach Cobbler Topping

  • 1/4 cup white sugar
  • 1/4 cup light brown sugar
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • pinch of salt
  • 8 tbsp unsalted butter (cut into pieces)
  • 1/4 cup warm water

Final Topping

  • 8 tbsp white sugar
  • 1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon

Instructions 

  • Preheat oven to 425F. Then, prepare the peach filling. In a medium bowl, combine the peaches, 1/4 cup white sugar, 1/4 cup brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, lemon juice, and cornstarch. Stir until the peaches are fully coated in batter and then pour into a medium sized baking dish. Bake for 10 minutes.
  • While the peaches bake, make your peach cobbler topping. Combine flour, white sugar, brown sugar, baking powder and salt in a large bowl. Then, blend in the butter until the mixture takes on a corn meal texture. Once it has reached the desired texture, stir in the water.
  • After the 10 minutes have passed, remove the peaches from the oven. Drop in large spoonfuls of the topping and sprinkle the entire dish with the cinnamon sugar mixture. Bake for 30 minutes or until golden brown. Serve with a sprig of mint and vanilla ice cream.
Calories: 309kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Calories: 309kcal | Carbohydrates: 51g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 30mg | Sodium: 59mg | Potassium: 42mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 38g | Vitamin A: 352IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 52mg | Iron: 1mg

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