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Southern Peach Cobbler

A classic Southern dessert featuring sweet, juicy peaches topped with a buttery, flaky crust.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Southern
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

Filling
  • 4 cups fresh peaches, sliced or canned peaches, drained
  • 1 cup granulated sugar adjust based on sweetness of peaches
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch for thickening
Crust
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Method
 

Prepare the Filling
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). In a mixing bowl, combine sliced peaches, sugar, lemon juice, cinnamon, and cornstarch. Toss to coat the peaches evenly.
Make the Crust
  1. In another bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Stir in milk and melted butter until just combined.
Assemble and Bake
  1. Pour the peach mixture into a greased 9-inch baking dish. Pour the crust mixture over the peaches. Do not stir.
  2. Bake in the preheated oven for 30-40 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbly.
Serve
  1. Let cool slightly before serving. Enjoy warm, optionally with vanilla ice cream.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 4gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 2gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, use ripe, fresh peaches in season. Adjust sugar based on the sweetness of the peaches used.

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