Old-fashioned, gooey, and golden
This best peach cobbler recipe is everything you want in a comforting dessert—warm, juicy peaches bubbling under a soft, buttery golden crust. It’s the kind of recipe that feels nostalgic yet effortless, perfect for Sunday dinners, summer cookouts, or cozy nights when you need something sweet without a lot of fuss. Made with simple pantry staples and ready in under an hour, this easy peach cobbler is ideal for busy days when you still want a homemade treat. Serve it warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, and you’ve got a dessert that never fails to impress.
⏱️ Time Breakdown
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Servings: 6–8
📝 Ingredients List
- 5 cups sliced peaches (fresh or canned, drained)
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup milk
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
✨ Kitchen Tools You’ll Need
This recipe doesn’t require fancy gadgets, just a few reliable kitchen basics to keep everything simple and stress-free.
- 9×13-inch baking dish
- Medium saucepan
- Mixing bowl
- Whisk
- Measuring cups & spoons
- Oven mitts
👩🍳 Step-by-Step Beginner-Friendly Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Place the butter in the baking dish and melt it in the oven. 🧈
- Cook the peaches: In a saucepan, combine peaches and sugar. Heat for 5 minutes until juicy and lightly syrupy, then remove from heat.
- Mix the batter: In a bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, salt, and milk until smooth. Stir in vanilla.
- Assemble: Pour batter over melted butter without stirring. Spoon peaches and syrup evenly on top.
- Bake for 40 minutes, until the top is golden and the edges are bubbling. The crust should look puffy and lightly crisp. ✨
- Cool slightly before serving—best enjoyed warm with ice cream 🍨
💡 Pro Tips
- Extra flavor: Add a pinch of nutmeg or a splash of lemon juice to the peaches
- Storage: Keep leftovers covered in the fridge for up to 3 days
- Reheat: Warm in the oven at 300°F for best texture
- Shortcut: Canned peaches work perfectly when fresh aren’t in season
❄️ Storage & Reheating
Store peach cobbler in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Reheat individual portions in the microwave for 30–40 seconds or warm the whole dish in the oven.