Old Fashioned Peach Cobbler Recipe (2024)

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by Whitney //July 25, 2022

Old Fashioned Peach Cobbler can be made with fresh, canned or frozen peaches (I definitely recommend fresh peaches!) and is topped with a delicately moist and simply sweet cake topping made from scratch with a sprinkle of cinnamon. Serve it with a scoop ofHomemade Vanilla Ice Cream!

If you are looking for more delicious peach recipes then you should try my Peach Milkshake and Peach Dessert! The peach dessert is a frequent flyer in my household! It’s a definite family favorite. If you haven’t made it yet, add it to your menu!

Why This Recipe Works

• Use fresh, canned, or frozen peaches. This peach cobbler recipe will work with fresh peaches, canned peaches, or frozen peaches! Be sure to see my Recipe Tips and Recipe FAQs sections for tips on making peach cobbler with frozen peaches and the adjustments to make peach cobbler with canned peaches.
• Great way to use peaches! Whether you are in the midst of peach season (#bestseasonever) or you have canned peaches you need to use up, this is the best way to put those juicy peaches to use!
• Best peach cobbler recipe. This easy peach cobbler recipe is not just simple by it is simply delicious! The peach cobbler cake element is super moist and perfectly sweet, paired with the delicate fresh peaches and topped with a hint of cinnamon!

Ingredient Notes

• Peaches: If you are using fresh peaches, you won’t need the lemon juice or the granulated sugar that is listed below. The simple syrup the peaches come in (canned or bottled) will act in place of the sugar and lemon juice.
• Sugar: The granulated sugar not only adds the sweetness to the old fashioned peach cobbler, but it also helps encourage the natural juices from the peaches to come out.
• Lemon Juice: This will help keep the fruit from browning before they can be baked. It also adds a nice acidity to the mixture to complement the sweetness.
• Flour: Just regular all-purpose flour will work great.
• Baking Powder: The peach cobbler cake topping (unlike crisps that are made with a streusel or oats topping) rises to the top due to the baking powder. So make sure your baking powder is fresh.
• Cinnamon: This cinnamon peach cobbler is complete with a dusting of cinnamon on top!

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Make the peach mixture. If you are using canned or bottled peaches, skip this step. Add the sliced and peeled peaches, lemon juice and 3/4 cup of sugar to a small sauce pan. Cook over medium heat until the sugar has dissolved. Remove from heat and set aside.
2. Melt the butter. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Once preheated, add the butter to a 9×13-inch pan and place in the oven to melt. Once melted, remove.
3. Make the peach cobbler cake batter. While the butter is melting in the oven, add the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt to a medium bowl. Whisk the dry ingredients until combined. Add the milk and stir until just combined.

4. Pour batter into the pan. Pour the peach cobbler cake batter overtop of the melted butter.
5. Add the peaches. Spoon the sliced peaches mixture on top of the batter. If using canned peaches, spoon them over the batter (undrained). Sprinkle with ground cinnamon.
6. Bake. Bake at 350°F for 38-44 minutes or until the peach cobbler is golden brown and baked through. Serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream!

Recipe Tips

While this recipe uses fresh peaches, you can certainly substitute them for canned peaches. To do this, use 1 quart of canned peaches, undrained.

If using fresh peaches, the easiest way to peel them is to put 3-4 peaches into a boiling pot of water for about 30 seconds, then place them in an ice water bath. The peach skin should easily peel off. (Note: the skin won’t just fall off on its own, you’ll need to start peeling the skin off, but you should be able to pull it off easily without cutting).

You can add the cinnamon to the peaches mixture, to the batter, or sprinkle it on top before putting the cobbler in the oven. You can add a touch of nutmeg too if you’re looking for a warmer spice flavor!

Technically you don’t need to peel the peaches if you don’t want to. The skins will soften in the oven, but I like having them peeled so that’s why I peeled my peaches.

The best peaches to use are those that give a little when you gently squeeze them. You don’t want them over ripe and very soft when you squeeze or else they will fall apart when baking.

This is my favorite vanilla ice cream recipe and goes so well with this old fashioned peach cobbler recipe!

Don’t let the fact that you don’t have peaches keep you from making this delicious cobbler recipe! You can adapt this recipe for practically any fresh fruit! Peach cobbler, berry cobbler, apple cobbler, you name it!

Make Ahead, Storing, and Freezing

Store the homemade peach cobbler in an airtight container in the fridge for 4-5 days.

To freeze, let cool completely and then double wrap in plastic wrap or store in an airtight container in the freezer for up 1 month. Remove and let thaw in the fridge overnight. Warm in the oven.

Reheat this delicious peach cobbler in the microwave or the oven until warm.

Recipe FAQs

Favorite Peach Recipes

• Peach Punch
• Homemade Peach Fritters
• Banana Peach Smoothie
• Fresh Peach Pie
• Peach Water

published on July 25, 2022 // 15 Comments

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