Print

Classic Southern Peach Cobbler Recipe with Buttery Biscuit Topping

A close-up shot of a warm serving of southern peach cobbler with a crumbly, golden topping and oozing, syrupy peaches.
Print Recipe
Save Recipe

5 Stars 4 Stars 3 Stars 2 Stars 1 Star

No reviews

Make this classic Southern peach cobbler, a true comfort food dessert. This easy recipe uses simple ingredients and yields a juicy peach filling beneath a golden, buttery biscuit topping. It is perfect for family gatherings or a cozy night in.

Ingredients

Scale
  • 6 cups fresh or frozen sliced peaches (if using frozen, do not thaw)
  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1/4 teaspoon almond extract (optional)
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour (for topping)
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar (for topping)
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 large egg, beaten (for egg wash)
  • 1 tablespoon coarse sugar (for sprinkling)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375 degrees F. Lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the peaches, 1 1/2 cups sugar, 1/4 cup flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, lemon juice, and almond extract. Gently toss to coat the peaches evenly.
  3. Pour the peach mixture into the prepared baking dish.
  4. Prepare the topping: In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the 1 cup flour, 1/2 cup sugar, baking powder, and salt.
  5. Cut in the cold butter pieces using a pastry blender or your fingertips until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  6. Pour in the milk and stir just until the dough comes together. Do not overmix.
  7. Drop spoonfuls of the biscuit topping evenly over the peach filling. The topping does not need to cover the entire surface; gaps allow the filling to bubble up.
  8. Brush the tops of the biscuit mounds lightly with the beaten egg wash and sprinkle with coarse sugar.
  9. Bake for 40 to 50 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the peach filling is thick and bubbly.
  10. Let the Southern peach cobbler cool on a wire rack for at least 20 minutes before serving warm.

Notes

  • Serve this warm peach cobbler with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for the best experience.
  • If you use fresh peaches, ensure they are ripe for maximum sweetness.
  • This recipe works well with frozen peaches; skip the thawing step for a quicker assembly.

Nutrition

Find it online: https://daisyrecipe.com/southern-peach-cobbler-recipe/