Old-Fashioned Peach Cobbler

Old-Fashioned Peach Cobbler Three Ways: Fresh, Frozen, or Canned

To celebrate peach week, I want to share my Momma’s old-fashioned peach cobbler recipe. I have added options to this post to cover fresh, frozen, and canned peaches. This classic peach cobbler is always a hit when peaches are at their peak.

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Georgia Peaches

Growing up, I lived a couple of miles from a peach farm. There’s nothing like Georgia 🍑 peaches. We always had peaches in the house (fresh, frozen, and canned peaches). In celebration of peach week, I want to share Momma’s peach cobbler. This easy dessert is simple to prepare and so delicious that people will think you spent hours preparing it.

Last Minute Cravings

A warm mixture of sweetened, juicy peaches is topped with an old-fashioned biscuit-like dough and sprinkled with cinnamon sugar. This Peach cobbler is an easy dessert to make. It’s great for a quick dessert to satisfy last-minute cravings or when you need something to feed guests or take to a cookout. If you really want to impress, serve this peach cobbler with Papa’s peach ice cream.

Although my initial recipe will include fresh peaches, visit the tips for using frozen or canned peaches out of season.

What is Peach Cobbler?

Don’t be mistaken by thinking this should have a crumble topping. That’s a crumble! This is a cobbler! It is also different than peach pies. A cobbler has a biscuit-like dough on top and is sprinkled with cinnamon or cinnamon sugar. The dough covers the entire dish.

What You Will Need

9×13 casserole dish, or cast-iron skillet
Large bowl for mixing
Peaches (fresh, frozen or canned)
Flour
Granulated Sugar
Milk
Cornstarch
Butter
Vanilla
Baking Powder

Fresh Peaches

Step 1: Prepping the Peaches (Fresh)

Wash fresh peaches under cool water, rubbing them with both hands to remove the fuzz.

Step 2: Slicing the Peaches (Fresh)

Cut the peaches in half lengthwise, circling around the pit in the middle of the peach. Twist the peach slightly in both hands to separate the two halves from the pit. Remove the pit and any stringy, fibrous flesh from the pit area.

Peel the outer skin off the peach halves using a paring knife. Discard the pits and skins from the peaches. Put peaches in a large bowl with 1/4 cup of sugar.

Frozen Peaches

Using frozen peaches, bring them up to room temperature before baking, or your peach cobbler will take much longer to bake.

Toss in about 1/4 cup of sugar.

Canned Peaches

Step 1: Canned Peaches

Drain the peaches in a colander. If peaches are halved you may want to slice them. Add peaches to a bowl with 1/4 cup of sugar.

Note: Don’t skip tossing your peaches in sugar. Tossing them with sugar helps pull out all that juicy goodness and turns it into the rich sauce that makes this cobbler shine. Even after draining, those peaches will keep making more juice as they sit. Just go ahead and spoon the whole mixture—fruit, sugar, and all that sweet juice—right over your batter. That’s where the magic happens.

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Prep/Cook Time

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 60 minutes

Total Time: 1 hour and 5 minutes

🍑 Peach Cobbler Recipe

Ingredients

4 cups sliced peaches
1 1/4 cups granulated sugar (1/4 cup is used in peaches)
1 stick of butter (8 Tablespoons)
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
pinch of salt (1/8 teaspoon)
1 cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 teaspoon of cinnamon
1 teaspoon nutmeg
Optional: 1 tablespoon of cornstarch (to help thicken)

Instructions

Mix 1/4 cup (mentioned in preparing the peaches) and 1 Tablespoon of cornstarch (if using), cinnamon, and nutmeg with the peaches, and toss the peaches with this mixture.
Preheat oven to 350°F.
Melt 1 stick of butter in the bottom of a 9×13 casserole dish in the 350°F oven.
In a large bowl, mix together the flour, 1 cup of sugar, milk, vanilla, salt, and baking soda to form a batter.
Pour batter over the top of the melted butter. DO NOT STIR. Gently place the peaches on top of the batter, along with the juicy sugar mixture. DO NOT STIR.
Bake the cobbler at 350°F for 60 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown. The batter will rise up through the peaches during baking.
Once done remove from oven. Let cool
Serve with whipping cream, homemade ice cream

Notes

Don’t skip tossing your peaches in sugar. Tossing them with sugar helps pull out all that juicy goodness and turns it into the rich sauce that makes this cobbler shine. Even after draining, those peaches will keep making more juice as they sit. Just go ahead and spoon the whole mixture—fruit, sugar, and all that sweet juice—right over your batter. That’s where the magic happens.
If using frozen peaches, it’s best to thaw the peaches before making the cobbler. Frozen peaches can add to cooking time.
If using canned peaches, and you wish to use the syrup from the can, do not add the 1/4 cup of sugar when prepping. This can add too much sweetness.

Other Peach Tips and Recipes

The smell of peach cobbler baking that just feels like home. Whether you’re working with fresh-picked peaches or pulling a bag from the freezer, this old-fashioned dessert is pure comfort in a dish—warm, sweet, and made to be shared.

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