Description
This Easiest Southern Peach Cobbler features juicy canned peaches enhanced with sugar, lemon juice, and vanilla, all enveloped by a buttery, spiced topping that bakes up golden and crisp. With simple pantry ingredients and minimal prep, this old-fashioned dessert delivers classic Southern flavors in every bite. It’s perfect for gatherings or a comforting treat at home.
Ingredients
- 2 (29 oz) cans peaches in heavy syrup (juice from only one can)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar (adjust to taste)
- 5 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 2 1/2 tsp lemon juice
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/8 tsp salt
- 2 cups flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 pinch nutmeg
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, melted
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (204°C).
- Pour the first can of peaches with its juice into a 9×13-inch baking pan. Drain the second can and add just the peaches to the pan.
- Stir in 5 tbsp melted butter, 1/8 tsp salt, lemon juice, 1/4 cup sugar, and vanilla extract into the peaches. Mix well.
- In a separate bowl, combine flour, 1 1/2 cups sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and 1/2 tsp salt.
- Evenly distribute the dry mixture over the peaches in the pan, covering most of the surface.
- Smooth the flour mixture gently with a clean hand or spoon to ensure an even layer.
- Drizzle 1 cup melted butter over the top, working from one end to the other.
- Bake at 400°F for 15 minutes, then reduce the temperature to 375°F (190°C) and bake for 1 hour, until the top is golden and crisp.
- Serve warm, optionally with ice cream.
Notes
Canned peaches can be substituted with fresh or frozen peaches (about 8 cups, sweeten to taste). Margarine can replace butter. If using self-rising flour, omit baking powder and salt. Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator up to 4 days; reheat in oven or microwave. For a crispier top, bake uncovered. If the top remains pale, broil briefly, watching closely. Adjust sugar for sweetness or tartness preference.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 pan
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 38g
- Sodium: 310mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 62g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 43mg