Indulge in the taste of sweet and juicy peaches with this delicious and easy fresh peach cobbler recipe. Made with ripe peaches, warm spices, and a buttery biscuit topping, this cobbler is the perfect summer dessert. Serve it warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for a truly heavenly treat.
Ingredients
- 5 cups fresh peaches, peeled and sliced
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- Vanilla ice cream, for serving
Directions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the sliced peaches, 1/2 cup of sugar, ground cinnamon, and ground nutmeg. Mix well and set aside for 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, remaining 1/2 cup of sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Add the melted butter, milk, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Stir until just combined, making sure not to overmix.
- Pour the peach mixture into a greased 9x13-inch baking dish.
- Drop spoonfuls of the batter evenly over the peaches, leaving small gaps for the peaches to peek through.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the peaches are bubbly.
- Remove from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes before serving.
- Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream on top.
- Enjoy this delicious homemade fresh peach cobbler!
Interesting Facts
Peaches are a great source of vitamins A, C, and E, as well as several B vitamins.
The origin of cobbler as a dessert can be traced back to early American settlers.
Peach cobbler is a popular Southern dessert, especially during the summer months.