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Easy Southern Peach Cobbler

Delightful Easy Southern Peach Cobbler for Sweet Summer Days

Easy Southern Peach Cobbler is a delightful way to enjoy juicy peaches in a buttery crust.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Southern
Calories: 280
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Filling
  • 4 cups Fresh Peaches peeled, pitted, and sliced thin
  • 0.25 cup White Sugar can substitute with coconut sugar
  • 0.25 cup Brown Sugar can replace with more white sugar
  • 0.5 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon adjust to taste
  • 0.125 teaspoon Ground Nutmeg optional
  • 1 teaspoon Lemon Juice can be swapped with lime juice
  • 2 teaspoons Cornstarch flour can be used in a pinch
For the Crust
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour consider gluten-free blend if needed
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon Salt optional but recommended
  • 6 tablespoons Unsalted Butter cut into small pieces; margarine can be used
  • 0.25 cup Boiling Water
For the Topping
  • 3 tablespoons Topping Sugar for sprinkling
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon for added flavor

Equipment

  • 2-quart baking dish
  • mixing bowls
  • Pastry cutter

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
  2. In a large bowl, combine the sliced fresh peaches with white sugar, brown sugar, ground cinnamon, nutmeg, lemon juice, and cornstarch. Gently toss and pour into a baking dish, baking for 10 minutes.
  3. Mix all-purpose flour, white sugar, brown sugar, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl. Cut in the unsalted butter until the mixture resembles coarse meal.
  4. Pour in the boiling water, stirring gently until a dough forms.
  5. Dollop the crust topping over the warm peaches in the baking dish.
  6. Mix topping sugar and ground cinnamon in a small bowl, and sprinkle over the crust topping.
  7. Bake the assembled cobbler for an additional 30 minutes until golden brown.
  8. Let it cool for a few minutes before serving warm, preferably with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 280kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 2gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 600IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Choose ripe, freestone peaches for best flavor. Adjust sweetness according to preference. Avoid overripe peaches to prevent mushiness.

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