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Delicious Southern Peach Cobbler with a flaky butter crust and juicy peach filling.

Southern Peach Cobbler with Butter Crust

A cozy and sweet dessert featuring ripe peaches and a buttery crisp topping that bakes up perfectly.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Southern
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the peach filling
  • 6 to 8 medium medium peaches, peeled and sliced (about 6 cups) Ensure peaches are ripe for flavor
  • 0.5 to 0.75 cup granulated sugar Adjust based on sweetness of peaches
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice Adds brightness to the filling
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 pinch nutmeg Optional but enhances flavor
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch Thickens filling, use more if peaches are juicy
  • 1 pinch salt
For the butter crust
  • 1.5 cups all purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt (for the crust)
  • 0.5 cup cold butter, cut into cubes Keep butter cold for best results
  • 0.5 cup milk Plus a splash more if needed
  • 2 tablespoons coarse sugar for the top Optional for a crackly finish

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Butter a 9×13 baking dish or a deep 9×9 for a thicker cobbler.
  2. In a large bowl, toss the peaches with sugar, lemon juice, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, cornstarch, and a pinch of salt. Let sit for 10 minutes.
Making the Butter Crust
  1. In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Cut in cold butter until it resembles coarse crumbs with some small butter pieces. Stir in the milk until a shaggy dough forms.
Assembly and Baking
  1. Pour the peach filling into the baking dish and spread it out evenly. Drop spoonfuls of dough over the filling.
  2. Sprinkle coarse sugar on top if desired. Bake for 40 to 50 minutes until the top is golden and the filling is bubbling.
  3. If the top browns too quickly, loosely tent it with foil.
Serving
  1. Allow the cobbler to rest for 15 to 20 minutes before serving. This helps thicken the filling.
  2. Serve warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.

Notes

Make sure to choose ripe peaches and use cold butter for a flaky crust. Allowing the cobbler to rest after baking helps the flavors meld.