Southern peach cobblers use drop biscuit topping, not pie crust—a 1800s technique born from butter shortages during harvest season.
Grandma’s Southern Peach Cobbler
Get ready to indulge in a slice of nostalgia with our Grandma’s Southern Peach Cobbler! This delightful dessert takes juicy peaches and pairs them with a buttery batter that you simply pour over melted butter—no fuss, just flavor! As it bakes, the magic happens: a scrumptious, golden crust rises above the fruit, creating the ultimate comfort food that's perfect for any occasion!
Prep
15
min
Cook
45
min
Serves
8
people
Level
beginner
📝 Ingredients
Serves 8🥬Fresh Produce(1)
- 4 cups Sliced Peaches (Fresh, or two 15oz cans drained—save a little juice) (960 ml)
🥛Dairy & Eggs(2)
- 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter (1 stick) (114 g)
- 1 cup Whole Milk (240 ml)
🫙Pantry Staples(3)
- 1 tbsp Baking Powder (essential for the rise) (15 ml)
- 1 cup All-Purpose Flour (125 g)
- 1 cup Granulated Sugar (200 g)
🧂Spices & Seasonings(3)
- 1 tsp Cinnamon (5 ml)
- 1/4 tsp Nutmeg (1.25 ml)
- 1/4 tsp Salt (1.25 ml)
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- 2
Place the stick of butter in a 9x13 inch baking dish. Put the dish in the heating oven for a few minutes until the butter has completely melted. Remove the dish.
- 3
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- 4
Pour the milk into the dry ingredients and whisk until you have a smooth batter.
- 5
Crucial Step: Pour the batter evenly over the melted butter in the baking dish. DO NOT STIR. Let the butter pool around the edges.
- 6
Spoon the peaches (and a splash of the juice if using canned) evenly over the batter. Sprinkle the top generously with cinnamon and nutmeg. Again, DO NOT STIR. (Trust the process; the batter will rise to the top as it cooks).
- 7
Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until the batter has risen to the top and is golden brown and bubbly.
- 8
Let it cool for 10-15 minutes before serving (the filling needs time to set slightly).
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Melt butter at exactly 375°F oven temperature (not stovetop) so it reaches 212°F and creates steam pockets that help the batter rise through convection currents.technique212°F butter temperature
- ✓Never stir after adding batter to butter because the density difference (butter 0.91 g/ml vs batter 1.1 g/ml) creates natural layering that enables the signature rise.technique0.91 vs 1.1 g/ml density
- ✓Use peaches at 85-90% ripeness with 12-14% sugar content so they release enough juice to create steam without making the cobbler soggy.ingredient12-14% sugar content
- ✓Bake until internal temperature reaches 190-195°F because this ensures the batter's proteins have fully coagulated while maintaining moisture.timing190-195°F internal temp
- ✓Cool for exactly 10-15 minutes to allow pectin in peach juices to set at 140-160°F, preventing runny filling when served.timing140-160°F pectin set point
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Prep
15
min
Cook
45
min
Serves
8
people
Level
beginner
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Southern peach cobblers use drop biscuit topping, not pie crust—a 1800s technique born from butter shortages during harvest season.
Grandma’s Southern Peach Cobbler
Get ready to indulge in a slice of nostalgia with our Grandma’s Southern Peach Cobbler! This delightful dessert takes juicy peaches and pairs them with a buttery batter that you simply pour over melted butter—no fuss, just flavor! As it bakes, the magic happens: a scrumptious, golden crust rises above the fruit, creating the ultimate comfort food that's perfect for any occasion!
📝 Ingredients
Serves 8🥬Fresh Produce(1)
- 4 cups Sliced Peaches (Fresh, or two 15oz cans drained—save a little juice) (960 ml)
🥛Dairy & Eggs(2)
- 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter (1 stick) (114 g)
- 1 cup Whole Milk (240 ml)
🫙Pantry Staples(3)
- 1 tbsp Baking Powder (essential for the rise) (15 ml)
- 1 cup All-Purpose Flour (125 g)
- 1 cup Granulated Sugar (200 g)
🧂Spices & Seasonings(3)
- 1 tsp Cinnamon (5 ml)
- 1/4 tsp Nutmeg (1.25 ml)
- 1/4 tsp Salt (1.25 ml)
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- 2
Place the stick of butter in a 9x13 inch baking dish. Put the dish in the heating oven for a few minutes until the butter has completely melted. Remove the dish.
- 3
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- 4
Pour the milk into the dry ingredients and whisk until you have a smooth batter.
- 5
Crucial Step: Pour the batter evenly over the melted butter in the baking dish. DO NOT STIR. Let the butter pool around the edges.
- 6
Spoon the peaches (and a splash of the juice if using canned) evenly over the batter. Sprinkle the top generously with cinnamon and nutmeg. Again, DO NOT STIR. (Trust the process; the batter will rise to the top as it cooks).
- 7
Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until the batter has risen to the top and is golden brown and bubbly.
- 8
Let it cool for 10-15 minutes before serving (the filling needs time to set slightly).
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Melt butter at exactly 375°F oven temperature (not stovetop) so it reaches 212°F and creates steam pockets that help the batter rise through convection currents.technique212°F butter temperature
- ✓Never stir after adding batter to butter because the density difference (butter 0.91 g/ml vs batter 1.1 g/ml) creates natural layering that enables the signature rise.technique0.91 vs 1.1 g/ml density
- ✓Use peaches at 85-90% ripeness with 12-14% sugar content so they release enough juice to create steam without making the cobbler soggy.ingredient12-14% sugar content
- ✓Bake until internal temperature reaches 190-195°F because this ensures the batter's proteins have fully coagulated while maintaining moisture.timing190-195°F internal temp
- ✓Cool for exactly 10-15 minutes to allow pectin in peach juices to set at 140-160°F, preventing runny filling when served.timing140-160°F pectin set point