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Southern Dessert That Feels Like Homemade Comfort - A Cozy, Classic Treat

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 8 servings

Ingredients
  

  • Peaches: 6 cups sliced fresh peaches (or frozen, thawed and drained; or canned, well-drained)
  • Granulated sugar: 1/2 cup for the peaches + 1/2 cup for the batter
  • Brown sugar: 2 tablespoons (optional, for deeper flavor)
  • Unsalted butter: 1/2 cup (1 stick), melted
  • All-purpose flour: 1 cup
  • Baking powder: 2 teaspoons
  • Salt: 1/4 teaspoon
  • Milk: 3/4 cup (whole milk preferred)
  • Vanilla extract: 1 teaspoon
  • Ground cinnamon: 1/2 teaspoon
  • Ground nutmeg: A pinch (optional)
  • Lemon juice: 2 teaspoons (brightens the peaches)

Instructions
 

  • Prep the oven and pan: Heat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Place the melted butter in a 9x13-inch baking dish and swirl to coat the bottom.
  • Sweeten the peaches: In a bowl, toss peaches with 1/2 cup granulated sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and lemon juice. Let sit 10 minutes to get nice and juicy.
  • Make the batter: In another bowl, whisk flour, 1/2 cup sugar, baking powder, and salt. Stir in milk and vanilla until smooth. The batter will be pourable.
  • Add batter to the pan: Pour the batter evenly over the melted butter. Do not stir. The butter helps create that signature crust.
  • Add the peaches: Spoon the peaches and their juices evenly over the batter. Do not mix. The batter will rise around the fruit as it bakes.
  • Bake: Place in the oven and bake 40–50 minutes, until the top is golden brown and set, and the peach juices are bubbling around the edges.
  • Rest and serve: Let the cobbler cool 10–15 minutes so it thickens slightly. Serve warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.