Description
Indulge in the warmth of Old-Fashioned Southern Peach Cobbler, a quintessential summer dessert that brings together sweet, juicy peaches and a buttery biscuit topping. This delightful recipe is perfect for family gatherings or cozy nights in, offering a nostalgic taste of Southern comfort food with every bite. The cobbler features a crunchy sugar crust and aromatic spices like cinnamon and nutmeg, making it not just a dessert but a heartwarming experience. Serve it warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for an unforgettable treat that captures the essence of summer.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 fresh peaches (peeled, pitted, sliced)
- 1/2 cup white sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter (chilled)
- 1/4 cup boiling water
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
- In a bowl, combine peaches with sugars, cinnamon, nutmeg, lemon juice, and cornstarch. Toss to coat.
- Pour peach mixture into a greased 2-quart baking dish and bake for 10 minutes.
- In another bowl, whisk flour, sugars, baking powder, and salt. Cut in butter until crumbly.
- Stir in boiling water until just combined.
- Remove peaches from oven and dollop biscuit topping over them.
- Mix remaining sugar and cinnamon; sprinkle over the topping.
- Bake for an additional 30 minutes until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (120g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 27g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 25mg