Easy Old-Fashioned Peach Cobbler Recipe
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Old-fashioned peach cobbler is traditional Southern comfort food at its finest. The buttery crust and juicy peaches combine to create a mouthwatering dessert that is unbelievably easy to make.
There are certain things in life that comfort our hearts, warm our souls, and cause our minds to settle into a comfortable spot, away from the craziness of the outside world. This old-fashioned peach cobbler with canned peaches is easily one of those things. Back in the day, American settlers created a cobbler by “cobbling together” some fruit and plopping some biscuit dough on top, before baking it over an open fire. Today, peach cobbler is a traditional dessert served in the Deep South.
While it uses simple ingredients I bet you have sitting at home right now, when they combine they create the most delectable dessert. One bite of this cobbler and you’ll taste juicy peaches topped with a divine buttery cinnamon sugar crust. I highly recommend enjoying your cobbler with a scoop of vanilla ice cream – it’s the traditional way, after all. The best part is, using canned peaches you can bake this cobbler year-round.
So seriously, this old-fashioned peach cobbler recipe is so easy that if you make it a few times you probably won’t even need to look at it anymore. So if you want to be a really good student here, I suggest making this peach cobbler recipe at least once a week until you get the hang of it! Hey, studying is important!
If one peach dessert isn’t enough, check out my old-fashioned fresh peach pies, peaches and cream pie, peach crisp, and easy peach ice cream
Recipe Ingredients
- Self-rising flour
- White sugar
- Milk
- Butter
- Canned peaches
- Ground cinnamon
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How To Make Easy Old-Fashioned Peach Cobbler
First, we need to melt our butter.
Since there is no need to dirty up an extra dish, I just put it in my 8×8 baking dish and place it in the oven while it preheats (to 350 degrees).
Now, place all of your dry ingredients (except for the milk and sliced peaches) into a mixing bowl.
Stir them together really well.
Now slowly add the milk to the dry ingredients until it’s all smoothly mixed together.
You just want to stir this until smooth or until you get tired of fooling with it. This is one of those old sturdy recipes that my grandmothers used so you don’t have to be finicky. They didn’t abide by that kind of nonsense in their kitchens.
The cobbler mixture will look a lil’ something like this.
Once you have your remove the baking dish from the oven.
Pour your batter on top of the butter and DON’T STIR.
It should look like this. Remember, no stirring!
Then arrange your drained canned peaches on top of that.
They will sink down and it will all be fine. Just distribute them as best you can but don’t move them around once you set them down.
If you want, sprinkle about a tablespoon of sugar and another teaspoon of cinnamon over the top of your cobbler mixture before baking.
Sometimes I do this, sometimes I don’t.
Bake this at 350 for 45 to 55 minutes or until it is nice and golden brown on top.
That’s it! All it took was a few steps and some simple ingredients and you now have a delicious homemade peach cobbler.
Let it sit for at least 30 minutes after baking to ensure it thickens up nicely.
Enjoy!
Storage
- While you can leave leftovers at room temperature for a few hours, I recommend storing your leftover peach cobbler in an airtight container in the fridge for up to five days.
- You can also freeze the cobbler for up to three months. Thaw it in the fridge and then reheat it either in the oven or microwave.
Recipe Notes
- If you choose to use fresh peaches instead of canned, you will need about 8 medium-sized peaches for this recipe (or 4 cups). You’ll also want to bring them to a boil over high heat, along with a 1/4 cup sugar and a squeeze of lemon juice, until they’ve softened and the juices are extracted (about five minutes). You can leave the skin on or peel your fresh peaches too.
- Alternatively, you can use frozen peaches. Just make sure you let them thaw for about 30 minutes before adding them to the recipe.
- You can use unsalted butter or salted butter, it’s totally up to you.
- For extra flavor, add a pinch of nutmeg to the dry ingredients.
- Another way to add flavor? Use a combination of granulated sugar and brown sugar.
- I’m using whole milk, but you can use any type of milk, including plant-based milk alternatives.
- To learn how to make self-rising flour if you only have all-purpose flour, visit my FAQs.
- Feel free to swap the peaches for a different fruit too. This is a very adaptable cobbler recipe. Some other options include cherry, blueberry, or raspberry.
Recipe FAQs
What is peach cobbler topping made of?
The topping is made with a leavening agent (in this instance, it’s included in the self-rising flour) so it rises and becomes a biscuit-like topping.
Why is my cobbler runny?
A runny cobbler usually means the fruit was extra juicy, so you have to ensure you leave the cobbler to cool completely after baking before serving. This allows the cobbler to thicken up fully.
What is the difference between a peach cobbler and a peach pie?
First, a peach cobbler is a lot easier to make than a pie. A peach pie has both a top and bottom pie crust, whereas you bake the fruit and dough filling together to create a cobbler.
What is the difference between a cobbler and a crisp?
While this cobbler has a dough-like topping, a crisp has a crunch top layer that usually includes oats and nuts.
How do you make Martha Stewart’s peach cobbler?
Martha Stewart’s peach cobbler recipe is very similar. However, she uses fresh peaches and adds a pinch of fresh ginger.
What do you serve with cobbler?
While I love mine with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, you can also pair your cobbler with whipped cream, heavy cream, or a drizzle of honey.
You may also enjoy these cobbler recipes:
Chocolate Cobbler Recipe (Possible Options for Food Allergies)
Cinnamon Cobbler (Warm and Wonderful)
Ingredients
- 1 29-ounce can peaches in light syrup, drained
- 1 cup milk
- 1 cup self-rising flour
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 stick butter
- 1-2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Melt the stick of butter in an 8x8 baking dish (I just stick it in the oven while it is preheating).1 stick butter
- Drain peaches and set them aside.1 29-ounce can peaches in light syrup, drained
- Mix together the flour, sugar, and teaspoon of cinnamon until blended. Pour in milk and stir until blended again.1 cup self-rising flour, 1 cup sugar, 1-2 teaspoons ground cinnamon, 1 cup milk
- After the butter is melted, take the dish out of the oven and pour the batter on top of the butter, but DON'T STIR.
- Use a big spoon to set your peach slices down all over the top of the cobbler dough, but once again, DON'T STIR. They will sink down and it will all be fine. Just distribute them as best you can but don't move them around once you set them down.
- If you want, sprinkle about a tablespoon of sugar and another teaspoon of cinnamon over the top of your peach mixture. Sometimes I do this, sometimes I don't.
- Bake for 45 to 55 minutes or until it's set in the center and golden brown on top.
- Let it cool and thicken for about 30 minutes before serving with vanilla ice cream if you like.
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I made this after searching for the best one. I tried another recipe last month it was a flop but this one was very easy, my family loved it so much they are asking for another one soon ….
That just made my day Sherri!! I am so glad to hear it was a hit!!!
I love peach cobbler I did everything right but I did not see where u said d ain oeaches and set peaches a side I put juice in with peaches I hope it will still be ok I hate it I think I ruin
I often add extra juice to cobblers. It just gives you more of that peachy goodness in the sauce it forms on the bottom underneath the crust (and I actually prefer the sauce it makes to the actual fruit).
My brother has been asking me to make some peach cobbler for a few months and I never got around to it, but he doesn’t like chocolate so the chocolate chip cookies wasn’t the sweet he wanted! So I decided that this had the best reviews, and I now I see why! I just made it and ate it, it was really easy and tasted great! I’ve never made peach cobbler nor even had peach cobbler, now I hope it all taste like this! Great job with the recipe!
Thank you so much Emily!!! I am honored that you gave my recipe a try and thrilled that it met all expectations!
Hi Christy,
Must you use self rising flour?
Thanks!
If you use regular flour you would need salt,baking soda ect..
DIY self rising flour :
1 cup all purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
Hi do i need a mixer or can i mix by hand?
Hey Teesha! This is all done by hand.
The rule in our house was desserts were only served with dinner on weekends, just because I had two boys 17 months apart, and we homeschooled as well, so I already felt a bit like a short order cook as it was, cooking 3 meals a day, and we were also trying to keep a handle on the sweets and sugar. So, especially during the winter, after a particularly rough school day, or when I just felt like one or all of us needed cheering up, this was the “weeknight” dessert special. I can put it together in 10 minutes, and it was the perfect size for the 4 of us. Plus it was cheap, and I always had the ingredients in the pantry!! Now that they are 30-31, they often make it for ME when I go to visit!! Warms my heart!! Thanks for such a great memory. I may have to make one just for me this week!!
What a precious memory. Thank you for sharing it!!!
Precious kitties and that Peach Cobbler looks like it will be a big hit at my house!
This is the same recipe my great grand mother used except she used butter milk instead of reg milk. The crust of the pie was more tan delicios
I am going to have to try it with buttermilk!!
A little disappointed. I was hoping the flour mixture would rise over the peaches but it didn’t. Hopefully it’ll still taste good and I won’t be bummed.
You have peach cobbler and I’m sure you did an amazing job and it is delicious. There is so much to be bummed about today, having a peach cobbler doesn’t even make the list 🙂
Tried my first one tonight, turned out amazing. Could not ask for a better or easier recipe. Thanks alot!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Thank you for trying it Billy, so glad to hear it is a hit!!!