Classic Peach Cobbler
Peach cobbler, this classic dessert comes together easily. Impress your family and friends with a delicious serving of juicy peaches, topped with crust and a dollop of whipped cream or ice cream.
Ingredients
Prepare the Pan
- 8 tbsp butter
Filling
- 4 cups sliced peaches fresh or frozen (canned, if you must)
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp ground nutmeg (optional, but good!)
Batter
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1 tbs baking powder
- ¾ cup milk
Instructions
- Slice butter into 8 segments and distribute evenly in a 9 x 13 baking dish.
- Set oven temperature to 350°F and place dish in oven. The butter will melt as the oven preheats.
- Mix peach slices and sugar in a saucepan and cook over medium heat for about 3-5 minutes, until sugar is dissolved and juices begin to emerge.
- Remove from heat and stir in remaining filling ingredients. Set aside
- In a large bowl, mix together the dry batter ingredients: flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Stir in milk, just until combined. Do not overmix.
- Remove the baking pan from the oven. Spoon the batter into the pan, over the melted butter. Smooth it into an even layer.
- Spoon the peach filling mixture, including the juice, over the batter. Sprinkle on additional cinnamon, if desired.
- Bake at 350°F for about 40 minutes.
- Serve warm or cool. Add a scoop of ice cream or whipped cream just before serving, if desired.