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Southern Peach Cobbler

An easy skillet peach cobbler made with fresh in-season peaches, a buttery biscuit-style topping, and a crackly cinnamon-sugar crust. Simple ingredients, no fancy techniques — perfect served warm with vanilla ice cream.
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Serving Size 8 servings

Ingredients

For the peaches

  • 6 to 8 fresh peaches peeled and sliced (freestone preferred)
  • 1/2 stick butter for the skillet
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For the cobbler topping

  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 dash nutmeg optional
  • 1 1/2 sticks 3/4 cup cold butter, grated
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream

For the sugar crust

  • Heavy cream for brushing
  • 2 tablespoons turbinado sugar such as Sugar in the Raw
  • 1 pinch cinnamon

Instructions

  • Heat oven to 375°F. Slice 1/2 stick butter into a 10-inch cast iron skillet and set aside.
  • Peel and slice the peaches into a bowl.
  • Melt the skillet butter in the oven for a few minutes, just until melted (not browned).
  • Toss the peaches with brown sugar, cornstarch, cinnamon, and vanilla, stirring gently.
  • Pour peaches into the buttered skillet and bake 7 to 10 minutes.
  • In a bowl, stir together flour, brown sugar, kosher salt, baking powder, and nutmeg. Grate in the cold butter, sprinkle with a little of the flour mixture, and stir to coarse crumbles.
  • Stir in the milk and heavy cream until just combined into a thick batter (add a touch more milk if needed). Do not overmix.
  • Dollop the topping over the pre-baked peaches with lightly greased hands, filling in any bare spots.
  • Brush the topping with heavy cream. Mix the turbinado sugar with a pinch of cinnamon and sprinkle over the top.
  • Bake at 375°F for 40 to 45 minutes. Tent loosely with foil if the top browns too quickly, removing it for the last 3 to 4 minutes.
  • Rest 15 minutes before serving. Serve warm with vanilla ice cream.

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Notes

  • Freestone peaches make prep easier — the pit twists right out. No cast iron?
  • Use a 9x13 dish; melt the butter in it the same way.
  • Canned (drained) or frozen peaches work out of season; reduce filling sugar slightly for canned.
  • Leftovers keep 3–4 days refrigerated; reheat and serve with fresh ice cream.