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Fresh Southern Peach Cobbler Recipe

Using a wire pastry blender to cut cold, cubed butter into a flour mixture to create a flaky, tender biscuit topping for a homemade peach cobbler from scratch.

Ingredients

Filling:

  • 6-8 large fresh peaches (peeled, pitted, and sliced)

  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar

  • 1/4 cup light brown sugar (packed)

  • 1 tbsp cornstarch

  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon

  • 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg

  • 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice

Biscuit Topping:

  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar (plus extra for sprinkling)

  • 1 1/2 tsp baking powder

  • 1/4 tsp salt

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter (cold and cubed)

  • 1/2 cup whole milk

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Spray a 9×13 inch baking dish with non-stick spray.

  • In a large bowl, combine the sliced peaches, granulated sugar, brown sugar, cornstarch, cinnamon, nutmeg, and lemon juice. Toss well.

  • Pour the peach mixture evenly into your prepared baking dish. Let it sit while you make the topping.

  • In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.

  • Add the cold, cubed butter. Use a pastry blender or your fingers to cut the butter into the flour until it resembles coarse peas.

  • Pour in the milk and stir gently with a wooden spoon until a soft dough forms. Do not overmix.

  • Drop spoonfuls of the biscuit dough evenly over the top of the peaches.

  • Sprinkle a little extra sugar over the top of the dough for a crunchy finish.

  • Bake for 40-45 minutes, until the topping is golden brown and the fruit filling is bubbling thickly.

  • Let cool for 10-15 minutes before serving warm with vanilla ice cream.