Description
This Brown Sugar Peach Cobbler is a delightful dessert featuring juicy, cinnamon-spiced peaches topped with a tender, golden-brown batter. The fresh peaches are coated in a mixture of brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg for a flavorful filling, which is then baked under a soft, buttery crust. Perfect served warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for a comforting treat.
Ingredients
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Peach Filling
- 6 cups fresh peaches, peeled and sliced
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
Batter
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup brown sugar (for sprinkling on top)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to ensure it’s ready for baking the cobbler.
- Prepare Peach Mixture: In a large mixing bowl, combine the sliced peaches with 1/2 cup brown sugar, granulated sugar, lemon juice, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and cornstarch. Mix thoroughly until the peaches are fully coated in the spiced sugar mixture.
- Arrange Peaches in Dish: Pour the peach mixture into a 9×13-inch baking dish, spreading them out evenly for consistent cooking.
- Add Butter: Drizzle the melted unsalted butter evenly over the peaches to add richness and help create a golden crust.
- Mix Dry Ingredients for Batter: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt to evenly distribute the leavening agent and seasoning.
- Combine Batter: Gradually stir the whole milk into the dry ingredients until a smooth, well-combined batter forms without lumps.
- Top the Peaches: Pour the batter evenly over the peach mixture in the baking dish, covering the fruit as best as possible.
- Sprinkle Brown Sugar: Evenly sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup of brown sugar over the batter to enhance sweetness and caramelization during baking.
- Bake Cobbler: Bake in the preheated oven for 40 to 45 minutes, until the top is golden brown and the peach filling is bubbly, indicating it is cooked through.
- Cool and Serve: Let the cobbler cool for at least 10 minutes to set before serving. Enjoy warm, optionally topped with vanilla ice cream for a classic dessert experience.
Notes
- For easier peeling of peaches, blanch them in boiling water for 30 seconds, then plunge into ice water before slicing.
- If fresh peaches are out of season, frozen sliced peaches (thawed) can be used instead, but reduce lemon juice slightly to adjust acidity.
- The brown sugar sprinkled on top creates a delightful caramelized crust; do not skip this step.
- Serve cobbler warm for the best texture and flavor, and pair with ice cream or whipped cream if desired.
- Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheat before serving.
