Old Fashioned Peach Cobbler

4.5 from 195 votes

Recipe by Danelle

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Posted July 24, 2024Last Updated October 17, 2024

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Fresh peaches, cinnamon and a simple cobbler batter come together in this old fashioned recipe.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

I know Georgia is famous for their peaches, but we grow some pretty delicious peaches here in Colorado too!

Made your peach cobbler last night and as soon as my 3 guys walked in they devoured it. Holy Smokes was it good!

Cindy

And in my humble opinion, one of the best things you can do with fresh peaches is make this Old Fashioned Peach Cobbler.

I look forward to the appearance of peaches at the farmers’ market every summer. just so I can make this cobbler.

Warm from the oven with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, this is about as wonderful as dessert can get. And it’s so easy to make.

Once you have the peaches, everything else you need for this cobbler recipe is probably already in your pantry. I’m talking things like flour, sugar, cinnamon and vanilla.

After all, it wouldn’t be “old fashioned” if you needed a bunch of fancy, new-fangled ingredients.

And since this is a great, basic cobbler recipe, you can switch up the fruit to use what’s in season–like apples, for example.

You can even mix fruit together–peach and blueberry is one of my favorite cobbler combinations!

I like to bake this in individual serving dishes, but it tastes just as delicious baked in a single larger dish.

However you choose to make this Old Fashioned Peach Cobbler, it’s the perfect dessert for summer!

This was amazing! I was a little worried that there would not be enough of the topping, but the dough expanded while baking for just the right amount. Love this recipe and will be making again many times!

Becks

Recipe Tips

Use peaches that are ripe, but still a bit firm. A cobbler made with hard, under-ripe peaches just won’t be good, no matter how long you cook it. And if the peaches are too ripe, the cobbler may be runny.
Let the cobbler stand for 20 minutes or so before serving. This will give it a chance to firm up a bit, and the filling will be warm, but not piping hot.
A big scoop of vanilla ice cream is the perfect way to finish off this cobbler.

Ingredients

Peaches – ripe but slightly firm
Sugar – granulated white sugar
Brown sugar
Spices: cinnamon, nutmeg
Lemon juice
Vanilla or almond extract – I prefer almond in this recipe
Cornstarch
Butter – I use unsalted butter

FAQs

Do I need to peel the peaches?

In this recipe, I definitely recommend peeling the peaches. The peels will come off of the peaches during baking and give the finished cobbler a strange, unappetizing texture.

What if my peaches aren’t ripe?

The peaches will soften somewhat when baked, but the final result will be sweeter and much better tasting if you use ripe peaches. To speed up the ripening process, place the peaches in a brown paper bag and seal the top. They should be ready to use in a day or so.

What are good toppings for peach cobbler?

Vanilla ice cream is our favorite, but whipped cream, caramel sauce, honey and roasted or candied nuts are also great choices. Or use a combination of your favorite toppings.

Which varieties of peaches are best for baking?

Which varieties of peaches are best for baking?
Any variety of peach will work in this recipe. Yellow freestone peaches are my favorite peach to use in this recipe, but the results will be delicious no matter what kind of peaches you use.

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Be sure to check out my tips for choosing and storing fresh peaches.