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Southern Peach Cobbler

Southern peach cobbler bakes juicy sliced peaches under a golden, buttery crust that rises around the fruit. This easy one-pan method is topped with sweet peach juices and served warm for a classic Southern dessert.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
cooling 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Southern
Calories: 420
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Batter and topping base
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 0.5 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 0.25 tsp salt
  • 1 cup milk
Peach filling
  • 4 cup fresh or canned peaches, sliced
  • 0.5 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice

Equipment

  • 1 sheet pan

Method
 

Preheat and prepare the dish
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Place the butter in a 9x13-inch baking dish and melt it in the oven as it preheats, until fully melted.
Mix the batter
  1. In a bowl, whisk together the flour, 1/2 cup sugar, baking powder, and salt. Stir in the milk just until combined, leaving the batter thick.
Layer batter and peaches
  1. Pour the batter over the melted butter in the baking dish, and do not stir. Spread it into an even layer without mixing into the butter.
  2. Toss the peaches with the remaining sugar, cinnamon, and lemon juice. Spoon the peach mixture evenly over the batter so the fruit sits on top.
Bake
  1. Bake for 45–50 minutes at 350°F, until the top is golden and bubbling. The edges should look set while the center shows active bubbling from the juices.
Cool and serve
  1. Let the cobbler cool for 10 minutes before serving warm. Serve warm, ideally with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

Notes

Pro tip: keep the batter un-stirred after pouring—its rise around the peaches is what creates that classic cobbler texture. Store covered in the refrigerator up to 3 days; rewarm in the oven or microwave. Freezing is yes for up to 2 months, though peaches may soften further. For a dairy-free swap, use a plant-based butter and lactose-free or unsweetened almond milk in the same amounts.