Homemade Peach Cobbler
This homemade peach cobbler is one of our favorite desserts. Warm, tender peaches paired with a flaky, buttery topping make for a symphony of yum in every bite!
Homemade peach cobbler is one of those traditional American desserts that not only tastes great—chances are it conjures up a memory or two as well. Whether it's picking the ripe fruit right off the tree in grandpa's backyard or helping mom peel fresh peaches in the kitchen, peach cobbler always takes us back and reminds us that good food isn't just tasty, it's a memory maker.
Why You’ll Love this Homemade Peach Cobbler Recipe
Not only does this peach cobbler recipe bring back great memories, it helps us create new ones too! We love serving this at family parties, holiday events and pretty much any other occasion that calls for a mouthful of yum. Here are a few reasons you'll love this recipe too:
Easy and quick to make: This peach cobbler only takes 15 minutes to prep and another 20 minutes to bake.
One batch serves 6: One 8x8 baking dish makes plenty of peach cobbler for 4-6 people. Serving more than 6? You can easily double, triple or even quadruple the recipe in the servings section of our recipe card below.
It's unique: Seems like everyone shows up to a party with cookies, cakes, brownies and the like. This peach cobbler is warm, fresh and different than the norm.
It likes to party, but it can also be formal: Peach cobbler is great served family-style, right from the baking dish. But if you want to fancy it up, serve each portion in its own ramekin and garnish with ice cream or whipped cream.
Ingredient and Substitution Notes
Here's everything you'll need, including why you'll need them and a few substitutions along the way.
Peaches: Our recipe turns out best with fresh peaches. 8 large, ripe peaches work perfectly. If you're making this dish 'out of peach season' you can use either frozen or canned peaches instead.
Sugar: Not only does sugar add sweetness to the dish, it also thickens the fruit mixture. The result is that thick, jam-like texture you've come to expect from peach cobbler.
Lemon Juice: Fresh lemon juice balances out the sweetness while adding a little punch of flavor. It also naturally helps the peaches from going brown as well. Bottled lemon juice works fine here too.
Kosher Salt: Kosher salt has a milder taste than regular table salt, which helps avoid making the dish too salty. It's larger flakes also allow the salt to be dispersed more evenly.
Nutmeg: This is a 'warm' spice that adds depth of flavor and enhances the rich flavor of the peaches.
Cinnamon: Another warm and subtle spice that accentuates the natural flavor of the peaches.
Vanilla Extract: Adding vanilla extract brings out a caramelly sweetness to the overall flavor of the dish. Almond extract works well here too.
Brown Sugar: Gives the dish a deeper flavor and color.
For the topping
Flour: Serves as the base of our topping.
Sugar: Sweetens the topping and caramelizes into a golden brown crunch.
Kosher Salt: See above
Baking Powder: This helps the topping rise and gives it a better texture.
Heavy Cream: Not only adds moisture to the topping, but gives it a buttery flavor as well.
Water: Helps control the consistency of the topping.
Butter: Use this to add flavor, moisture and color to the dish. Also helps make the texture flaky.
Egg White: These act as a binder and help the topping achieve a light, fluffy texture.
Variations of this Homemade Peach Cobbler Recipe
We love the original recipe, but there's always room to explore. Check out a few of the ways you can change up this classic peach cobbler recipe:
Use a cornbread topping: This is an easy way to put a unique twist on peach cobbler. The rich, sweet cornbread compliments the peaches perfectly.
Give it some spirit: Use your favorite sweet spirit like rum, brandy or bourbon to give your cobler some adult flavor.
Mix up the fruit: Combine your peaches with blueberries, blackberries or even apples to give the filling a unique flavor.
Make it spicy: Use a little cayenne pepper or chili powder to give your peach filling a zing of heat with the sweet.
Different serving options: This dish is great as a stand alone, but it also tastes great with ice cream, whipped cream or even a drizzle of caramel.
Top Tips
Here a few tips and tricks to help this dish turn out great every time:
Use fresh, ripe peaches: Peaches are going to be the key ingredient in your cobbler. Make sure to get large, ripe peaches. If they're not in season, you can use frozen peaches or canned peaches as well.
For a thicker filling: Try using flour or cornstarch to thicken up your peach filling if it's too runny.
Taste and adjust: Don't wait until the end to taste your cobbler. Taste and make adjustments to sugar, salt and other spices as you go.
Use cold butter: For a pastry-like topping, use cold butter. When cold butter melts in the oven, it creates steam pockets that make your topping flaky.
Let it rest: Remove your cobbler from the oven and let it sit for 15-20 minutes. This will help thicken the filling and make serving easier.
Storage Notes
Store leftover peach cobbler in an airtight container or cover the baking dish tightly with plastic wrap or foil.
Refrigerate for up to 4-5 days to keep it fresh.
Freezing
To freeze it, let the cobbler cool completely first to prevent ice crystals from forming. Transfer to a freezer-safe container or wrap tightly in aluminum foil and place in a freezer bag.
Freeze for up to 3 months.
Thawing
To thaw, pop the frozen peach cobbler into the refrigerator and let it defrost overnight. For a quicker option, let it sit at room temperature for 1-2 hours.
Reheating
Here are 3 ways to warm up your leftover peach cobbler recipe:
Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Place the peach cobbler in an oven-safe dish, cover with foil, and heat for 15-20 minutes. For a crispier topping, remove the foil during the last 5 minutes.
Microwave: For individual portions, reheat in the microwave on medium power in 30-second intervals until warmed through.
Air fryer: Reheat at 350°F (175°C) for 5-7 minutes for a crisp topping.
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