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A rectangular glass baking dish filled with Southern Peach Cobbler showing thick-sliced peaches and a golden-brown buttery crust.

Southern Peach Cobbler: The Ultimate Golden-Brown Buttery Recipe

This Southern Peach Cobbler features thick-sliced yellow peaches in a translucent amber syrup, topped with a rustic, buttery dolloped crust. Baked until golden-brown and bubbling, it's the ultimate comfort dessert when served with vanilla ice cream.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 8 people
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American, Southern
Calories: 415
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Fruit Filling
  • 2 lbs yellow peaches thick-sliced (approx 900g)
  • 1 cup granulated sugar 200g
  • 0.25 cup light brown sugar 50g
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice 15ml
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch 8g
Cobbler Topping
  • 1.5 cups all-purpose flour 190g
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter 113g, melted
  • 1 tbsp baking powder 12g
  • 0.5 cup boiling water 120ml
  • 2 tbsp granulated sugar for sprinkling

Equipment

  • 1 9x13 inch rectangular glass baking dish Essential for seeing the caramelized edges
  • 1 Large Mixing Bowl

Method
 

Prepare the Filling
  1. In a large bowl, toss sliced peaches with granulated sugar, brown sugar, lemon juice, and cornstarch. Let rest for 15 minutes until a syrup forms.
  2. Transfer the peach mixture and all accumulated juices into a 9x13 glass baking dish.
Bake the Cobbler
  1. Whisk flour, 1/2 cup sugar, and baking powder. Stir in melted butter and boiling water until a thick, lumpy batter forms.
  2. Drop spoonfuls of batter over the peaches. Sprinkle with extra sugar crystals.
  3. Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 40-45 minutes until the topping is deep golden-brown and the fruit juices are bubbling and caramelized at the edges.

Notes

Let the cobbler rest for 15 minutes before serving to allow the syrup to thicken.
Serve warm with vanilla bean ice cream for the classic experience.