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Golden Southern Peach Cobbler

Golden Southern Peach Cobbler for Sweet Summer Memories

This Golden Southern Peach Cobbler combines ripe peaches and a flaky biscuit topping, celebrating summer and family traditions.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Southern
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Peach Filling
  • 6 cups Peach Slices Use ripe peaches for maximum juiciness; avoid overly soft ones for the best texture.
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar Adjust according to your taste preference.
  • 1/2 cup Brown Sugar Adds depth and caramel notes; can substitute with more granulated sugar if needed.
  • 1/4 cup All-Purpose Flour Thickens the filling and provides structure; whole-wheat flour can add nuttiness.
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon Adjust according to preference.
  • 1/4 teaspoon Nutmeg Offers subtle fragrant notes; omit for a classic peach flavor.
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice Fresh is best, but bottled works too.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt Enhances overall flavor in both filling and topping.
Biscuit Topping
  • 1/2 cup Cold Unsalted Butter Ensures a flaky topping; keep it cold until mixed for the best results.
  • 1 cup Milk Hydrates the dough for a soft texture; necessary for moisture.

Equipment

  • 9-inch baking dish
  • mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Pastry cutter

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a large mixing bowl, toss the fresh peach slices with granulated sugar, brown sugar, all-purpose flour, ground cinnamon, nutmeg, lemon juice, and salt. Let sit for about 10 minutes.
  3. Spread the peach mixture evenly in a 9-inch baking dish, including all the syrup.
  4. In another bowl, combine all-purpose flour, brown sugar, baking powder, and salt. Cut in the cold unsalted butter until the blend resembles coarse crumbs.
  5. Stir in the milk until just combined to form a soft, sticky dough.
  6. Drop spoonfuls of the biscuit dough over the peaches, covering about two-thirds of the surface.
  7. Bake for 30-35 minutes until the topping is golden brown and the juices are bubbling.
  8. Let the cobbler rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 3gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Choose ripe, fragrant peaches for the best flavor and keep the biscuit dough handling to a minimum to ensure flakiness.

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