Description
Make Grandma’s Old-Fashioned Homemade Peach Cobbler with juicy peaches and a tender biscuit topping. A simple, comforting dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- For the Juicy Peach Filling:
- 6–8 ripe fresh peaches, peeled and sliced
- 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar (adjust to peach sweetness)
- 1/4 cup (30g) all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- For the Biscuit Topping:
- 1 1/2 cups (180g) all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup (50g) granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup (113g) unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 1/2 cup (120ml) whole milk
- Finishing Touches:
- 1 tablespoon turbinado sugar (optional, for sprinkling)
Instructions
- Prep Those Peaches:: First things first, get your peaches ready. Peel them (I find a quick dip in boiling water for 30 seconds, then an ice bath, makes this super easy), then slice them into nice, thick wedges. I usually aim for about ½-inch slices; too thin and they can turn to mush, too thick and they won’t soften enough. Pop them into a large bowl and try not to snack on too many – I always fail at this part!
- Whip Up the Filling:: Now, let’s make that glorious Old-Fashioned Homemade Peach Cobbler filling. To your sliced peaches, add the sugar, flour, lemon juice, and cinnamon. Give it a good, gentle toss to make sure every peach slice is coated in that sweet, spicy goodness. You want to see a nice shimmer on them. This is where the magic starts to happen; the aroma already begins to hint at what’s to come, a sweet, fruity promise!
- Assemble the Peach Base:: Pour that beautiful peach mixture into a 9×13 inch baking dish. Spread it out evenly. Sometimes I get a little overzealous and try to cram too many peaches in, which just makes it bubble over in the oven – oops! Leave a little room for the bubbling action. The juices will start to release as it bakes, creating that lovely, thick sauce.
- Craft the Cobbler Topping:: In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt for your biscuit topping. Next, cut in the cold butter using a pastry blender or your fingertips until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. This is crucial for flakiness, hon! I once got distracted and let the butter soften too much, and the topping was dense, not light. Don’t be like me!
- Form the Biscuits:: Pour in the milk and mix just until a soft dough forms. Be careful not to overmix, or your biscuits will be tough – we’re aiming for tender here, not hockey pucks! Drop spoonfuls of this dough over the peach filling. They don’t need to be perfect; rustic is the name of the game for Old-Fashioned Homemade Peach Cobbler. I love how imperfect they look, like little clouds waiting to get golden.
- Bake and Enjoy:: Sprinkle the turbinado sugar over the topping, if you’re using it. Bake in a preheated oven at 375°F (190°C) for 40-50 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the filling is bubbly and thick. Your kitchen will smell absolutely incredible, like pure summer bliss! Let it cool slightly before serving. I usually wait just long enough that I don’t burn my tongue, but still hot enough to melt ice cream. Bliss!
