Golden Southern Peach Cobbler Recipe: A Classic Comfort Dessert

There’s nothing quite like a homemade Southern peach cobbler—warm, golden, and bubbling with sweet, juicy peaches under a crisp, buttery crust. This classic Southern dessert is easy to make, uses simple ingredients, and is the perfect way to celebrate fresh, ripe peaches.

Whether you’re making it for a family gathering, a summer cookout, or just a cozy dessert, this Golden Southern Peach Cobbler will quickly become a favorite. Follow this step-by-step guide to create a cobbler that’s sweet, buttery, and absolutely irresistible!

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

✔ Authentic Southern-style peach cobbler
✔ Crispy, golden topping with a soft, gooey center
✔ Perfect for fresh or canned peaches
✔ Simple pantry ingredients—no special equipment needed
✔ Delicious with a scoop of vanilla ice cream!

Ingredients for Southern Peach Cobbler

For the Peach Filling:

✔ 6-7 fresh peaches (or 1 large can of peaches, drained)
✔ ¾ cup granulated sugar
✔ ¼ cup brown sugar
✔ 1 teaspoon cinnamon
✔ ½ teaspoon nutmeg
✔ 1 tablespoon lemon juice
✔ 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
✔ 1 tablespoon cornstarch (for a thicker filling)

For the Buttery Cobbler Topping:

✔ 1 cup all-purpose flour
✔ ¾ cup granulated sugar
✔ 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
✔ ¼ teaspoon salt
✔ ¾ cup whole milk
✔ ½ cup unsalted butter (melted)
✔ 1 teaspoon cinnamon sugar (for topping, optional)

Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1: Prepare the Peaches

1️⃣ If using fresh peaches: Peel, pit, and slice them into thin wedges.
2️⃣ In a saucepan over medium heat, combine peaches, granulated sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, lemon juice, and vanilla extract.
3️⃣ Stir occasionally and let the mixture cook for 5–7 minutes, until the peaches soften and release their juices.
4️⃣ In a small bowl, mix cornstarch with 1 tablespoon of water and stir it into the peach mixture to thicken the sauce.
5️⃣ Once the mixture has slightly thickened, remove from heat and set aside.

📌 Tip: If using canned peaches, drain them and skip the cooking step—just mix them with the sugars and spices before assembling.

Step 2: Preheat the Oven & Melt the Butter

1️⃣ Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
2️⃣ Place ½ cup of butter in a 9×13-inch baking dish and put it in the oven for a few minutes until melted.
3️⃣ Remove the dish from the oven once the butter is fully melted.

📌 Tip: The melted butter creates a rich, buttery base for the cobbler!

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