Description
This homemade old-time oven peach cobbler is a classic Southern dessert featuring a golden, cake-like batter topped with a gooey, cinnamon-spiced peach sauce. Perfectly sweetened and easy to prepare, it offers a warm and comforting dessert experience that pairs wonderfully with vanilla ice cream.
Ingredients
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Cobbler Batter
- 1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 3/4 cup whole milk
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 1 1/2 cups flour
- 2 1/4 teaspoons baking powder
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
Topping
- 1 1/2 cups brown sugar, packed
- 1 1/2 cups hot water
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×9-inch baking dish to prevent sticking and ensure even cooking.
- Make the cobbler batter: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the melted butter, whole milk, and vanilla extract until well combined to create the batter base.
- Add dry ingredients: Incorporate the sugar, flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon into the wet mixture. Stir just until combined, forming a thick batter without overmixing.
- Assemble the cobbler: Pour the prepared batter evenly into the greased baking dish, spreading it smooth for uniform baking.
- Prepare the topping: In a separate small bowl, mix the brown sugar, hot water, remaining 1/4 cup sugar, and 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon until the sugar dissolves. Pour this mixture evenly over the batter in the baking dish; though watery, it creates the gooey sauce layer during baking.
- Bake the cobbler: Place the baking dish in the oven and bake for 45-50 minutes, until the top turns golden brown and the center is bubbly, indicating the cobbler is cooked through with a luscious sauce beneath.
- Serve: Allow the cobbler to cool for 10 minutes before serving. Enjoy it warm, optionally topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for extra indulgence.
Notes
- Do not stir after adding the topping mixture; it will create the characteristic gooey sauce as it bakes.
- Use ripe, fresh peaches or canned peaches (drained) for best flavor.
- For a dairy-free version, substitute whole milk with almond milk and butter with coconut oil.
- Make sure the baking dish is well greased to prevent sticking.
- This cobbler can also be reheated gently in the oven or microwave.
