Q: What is the difference between a cobbler and a crisp?

A: A cobbler has a batter or biscuit topping that bakes up soft and golden, almost like a cake over fruit. A crisp has a dry crumble topping made with oats, flour, and butter that bakes up crunchy. Both are delicious, just a different texture and style.

Q: Can I use canned peaches for Southern peach cobbler?

A: Yes. Drain them well and reduce or skip the added sugar since canned peaches are already sweetened. The cobbler will still be delicious, just a little softer in the filling.

Q: Why does my cobbler not rise around the peaches?

A: Make sure you are not stirring the layers together. The batter needs to sit under the peaches separately so it can rise up around them as it bakes. Also make sure your baking powder is fresh. Old baking powder will not give you the lift you need.

Q: Can I make Southern peach cobbler in individual portions?

A: Yes. Divide the butter, batter, and peaches between oven-safe ramekins and bake at 350 degrees F for 25 to 30 minutes. Individual cobblers are fun for dinner parties.

Southern Homemade Peach Cobbler Recipe (Easy and Buttery)

Description

Some recipes just feel like home. This Southern Homemade Peach Cobbler is warm, buttery, and full of sweet peaches, with a soft golden crust that rises up around the fruit as it bakes.

Ingredients

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1/2 cup butter
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup milk
4 cups fresh peaches, sliced
1/2 cup sugar, for the peaches
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350°F.
Place the butter directly in a 9×13-inch baking dish.
Put the baking dish in the oven while it preheats until the butter melts.
Remove the dish from the oven once the butter is melted.
In a bowl, whisk together the flour, 1 cup sugar, baking powder, salt, and milk.
Whisk until the batter is mostly smooth and thin.
Pour the batter directly over the melted butter in the baking dish.
Do not stir the batter and butter together.
Toss the sliced peaches with 1/2 cup sugar and cinnamon.
Spoon the peaches evenly over the batter.
Do not stir the layers together.
Bake for 40 to 45 minutes, until the cobbler is deep golden on top and the batter has risen around the peaches.
Check that the center is set and not jiggly.
Let the cobbler cool for 10 to 15 minutes before serving.
Serve warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.

Notes

Do not stir the layers together. The batter needs to sit under the peaches so it can rise up around them as it bakes. Use ripe peaches for the best sweet, juicy flavor.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: Southern American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 355
Sugar: 39g
Sodium: 210mg
Fat: 12g
Saturated Fat: 7g
Unsaturated Fat: 4g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 60g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 4g
Cholesterol: 32mg