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Peach cobbler in a skillet.

Southern Peach Cobbler Recipe

There's nothing quite like a warm Southern Peach Cobbler fresh from the oven. Unlike some peach cobblers made with a cake-like batter or biscuit topping that bakes into one solid layer, a true Southern-style peach cobbler is all about juicy, cinnamon-spiced peaches tucked beneath pockets of tender, buttery dough. As it bakes, the topping turns golden brown with crisp edges while soaking up just enough of the sweet peach juices to stay soft and fluffy underneath. Finished with a sprinkle of cinnamon sugar and served warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, this is our favorite summer dessert for cookouts, family gatherings, and simply making the most of peach season! 
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 6 -8 Servings

Equipment

  • 9x13 Baking Dish or 12-Inch Cast-Iron Skillet

Ingredients
  

Peach Filling:

Dough:

  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup light brown sugar
  • 1 cup all purpose flour, spooned and leveled
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 6 Tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cut into small cubes
  • 1/4 cup whole milk

Cinnamon-Sugar:

  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease a 9”x13” baking dish or 12-inch cast iron skillet with cooking spray or butter.
  • Place all the peach filling ingredients into the baking dish and toss together until well coated. Spread into an even layer.
  • Bake for 15 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, make the dough by mixing together the sugar, brown sugar, flour, baking powder, and salt.
  • Add the butter and toss together. Use a pastry cutter or your fingers to combine the butter with the dry ingredients and form very small sandy-like pieces. This should take 2-3 minutes.
  • Slowly add the milk and mix until a cohesive dough forms.
  • Place spoonfuls of the dough over the par-cooked peaches in the pan.
  • Mix the cinnamon-sugar mixture together and sprinkle over the entire dish.
  • Bake for 25-30 minutes until the dough is golden brown and peaches are cooked through.
  • Let cool for 10 minutes before scooping. Serve with ice cream if desired!

Nutrition

Serving: 1Serving (~1 1/2 Cups)
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