Old Fashioned Peach Cobbler
Old Fashioned Peach Cobbler is a slightly sweet, rustic dessert featuring juicy peaches baked beneath a buttery, golden-brown topping. This easy-to-make summer treat is best served warm with two scoops of vanilla ice cream!
The Best Peach Cobbler
We are huge fruit lovers so when I over-buy (ummm yea, frequently), I tend to either make smoothies or use it for something sweet. We love it when the peach juice literally drips down our faces with every bite.
For more fresh peaches desserts, try our Easy Peach Galette or Puff Pastry Peach Tartlets.
Why we Love This Recipe:
- JUICY – The peach layer is soft, juicy, and slightly syrupy from the combination of ingredients.
- SOFT AND CRUMBLY – The cobbler topping literally melts in your mouth as you’re eating, especially if it’s served warm.
- MELT-IN-YOUR-MOUTH DELICIOUS – Make this dessert when peaches are in season and you’ll see for yourself. Melt-in-your-mouth delish!
How to Choose Fresh Peaches
Peach season is from June to September each year. This is the time period when you’ll find the best, juiciest peaches – so indulge! For this recipe, I used yellow peaches which have been so delicious. You can also use white peaches too.
When choosing your peaches, look for ones without blemishes on the skin. Use your thumb to press into the peaches. You want them to feel firm but a little bit soft too. If you purchase peaches that are very firm, let them sit on your countertop to ripen slightly. If you want to keep them from ripening too fast, place them in the refrigerator until you’re ready to enjoy.
How to make Skillet Peach Cobbler:
This Skillet Peach Cobbler is really easy. I used one bowl (and wiped it out between layers) and a 9×13 baking dish.
Step 1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Step 2
Prepare the peaches: Peel and slice the peaches, and add to a mixing bowl. Add remaining ingredients – fresh lemon juice, granulated sugar, cornstarch, and cinnamon. Stir well and pour into a baking dish. Let maserate for 15 minutes. (See below for a quick tutorial for removing the peach skins.)
Step 3
Prepare the topping. Add the topping ingredients to another bowl – flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt. Then add vanilla extract and melted butter and stir well. The mixture will resemble a cookie dough-like texture.
Step 4
Add topping to peaches. Then use your hands to add dollops of the topping over the prepared peaches. Add some sparkling sugar over the top, if desired.
Step 5
Bake. Bake the cobbler for approximately 40-45 minutes or until the topping is browned and peaches are hot and bubbly.
Step 6
Serve. Serve old fashioned peach cobbler with a few scoops of vanilla ice cream and let it get all melty and creamy! If the cobbler is completely cooled off, you can place individual servings in the microwave and warm it up before adding the ice cream. SO good!
How to Easily Peel Peaches (Blanching):
Here is a quick tutorial for removing the peach skins for this cobbler recipe.
STEP 1
Boil. Bring a saucepan of water to a boil over medium-high heat. Submerge peaches, 2-3 at a time, for 30 seconds.
STEP 2
Do a quick ice bath. Remove peaches from the pot and immediately place into an ice bath until cool.
STEP 3
Peel. Use your fingers to pull the skin off the peaches. This should be very simple to do after this process.
Recipe FAQs:
You’ll know your peaches are ripe for cobbler when they give slightly to gentle pressure, have a sweet, fragrant aroma, and a deep golden or reddish color without any green around the stem.
Yes, you can use frozen peaches for cobbler. Just make sure to thaw and drain them first to avoid excess liquid, which can make the cobbler too runny.
Yes, you can use canned peaches for cobbler. Just be sure to drain them well – especially if they’re packed in syrup – to avoid making the dessert too sweet or watery.
Yes, it’s generally best to remove the skin from fresh peaches for cobbler, as the skins can become tough or chewy when baked.
While the peach filling is similar with both a cobbler and a crisp, the toppings are different. A cobbler has a biscuit or cake-like topping (like this recipe). A crisp features a crumbly topping made with oats, butter, sugar, and sometimes nuts, which bakes into a crunchy, streusel-like layer.
To handle cobbler leftovers, let it cool completely, then cover and refrigerate for up to 4–5 days. Reheat individual portions in the microwave and top with ice cream.
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xoxo ~Sue
Old Fashioned Peach Cobbler
Ingredients
For the peaches:
- 8 medium fresh peaches – peeled and sliced
- 1/2 large lemon – freshly squeezed
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 Tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
For the topping:
- 1 ½ cups flour
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter – melted
- sparkling sugar – to top
- vanilla ice cream – to serve
Instructions
How to get peaches to peel easily:
- Boil. Bring a saucepan of water to a boil over medium-high heat. Submerge peaches, 2-3 at a time, for 30 seconds.
- Do a quick ice bath. Remove peaches from the pot and immediately place into an ice bath until cool.
- Peel. Use your fingers to pull the skin off the peaches. This should be very simple to do after this process.
Make the peach cobbler:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Prepare the peaches: Peel and slice the peaches, and add to a mixing bowl. Add remaining ingredients – fresh lemon juice, granulated sugar, cornstarch, and cinnamon. Stir well and pour into a baking dish. Let maserate for 15 minutes.8 medium fresh peaches, 1/2 large lemon, 1/2 cup sugar, 1 Tablespoon cornstarch, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Prepare the topping. Add the topping ingredients to another bowl – flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt. Then add vanilla extract and melted butter and stir well. The mixture will resemble a cookie dough-like texture.1 ½ cups flour, 3/4 cup granulated sugar, 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, 2 teaspoons vanilla extract, 3/4 cup unsalted butter
- Add topping to peaches. Then use your hands to add dollops of the topping over the prepared peaches. Add some sparkling sugar over the top, if desired.sparkling sugar
- Bake. Bake the cobbler for approximately 40-45 minutes or until the topping is browned and peaches are hot and bubbly.
- Serve. Serve old fashioned peach cobbler with a few scoops of vanilla ice cream and let it get all melty and creamy! If the cobbler is completely cooled off, you can place individual servings in the microwave and warm it up before adding the ice cream. SO good!vanilla ice cream
Notes
- You’ll know your peaches are ripe for cobbler when they give slightly to gentle pressure, have a sweet, fragrant aroma, and a deep golden or reddish color without any green around the stem.
- To handle cobbler leftovers, let it cool completely, then cover and refrigerate for up to 4–5 days. Reheat individual portions in the microwave and top with ice cream.
What temperature does it bake at?
Sorry, I just fixed the instructions. Bake at 350 degrees F.
Delicious, summery… and gone too quickly.
Jackpot…. Add some of homemade ice cream and experience heaven!
Yay, thank you!
Favorite time of year is peach season and this recipe gave me a chance to use my new adorable baby cast iron skillets and enjoy an amazing dessert! Thanks Sue!
Oh, that’s a great idea using small skillets! Thanks for your feedback, Danalea!
I was the lucky recipient of this warm, delicious peach cobbler. It did not last long at my house. Yum! Thanks Sue
So glad you enjoyed it, Debbie!! Thanks for your sweet comments. 🙂