Peach Cobbler Recipe

This old fashioned Peach Cobbler recipe is simple and delicious, using fresh peaches, plenty of cinnamon with a light and moist cake on top.

I’m using fresh summer peaches for this cobbler, but you could also use canned peaches or frozen peaches and enjoy this dessert any time of the year.

My sweet neighbor has a few fruit trees in her backyard and every so often she will bring over a bounty of fresh fruit. Just recently she brought over a bunch of tiny peaches for our family to enjoy.

The peels on these peaches were a bit tart, but the inside was so juicy and delicious. I knew exactly what I wanted to use them for – Old Fashioned Peach Cobbler!

Old Fashioned Peach Cobbler

Eating 20 baby peaches on their own before they went bad wasn’t going to be possible. But eating 20 baby peaches in a warm, cinnamon-spiced cobbler… now we’re talking. The process is simple and the results are phenomenal.

Ingredients Needed

Here’s the basic list of ingredients you’ll need in order to whip up this simple peach cobbler. You probably already have the ingredients in your pantry right now! As always, you can find the full list of ingredients in the printable recipe card below.

• Peaches – you can use fresh, bottled, canned or frozen. If using fresh, you’ll want to make sure the peels are removed before slicing. It’s a super simple process that I’ll walk you through.
• Sugar – white sugar is used to create a sweetened dough in the cobbler as well as help bring the juices out of the fresh peaches. If you’re using bottled or canned, you don’t need to add extra sugar.
• Butter – melted into the bottom of the cobbler, the butter will help to caramelize the peaches and brown the cobbler dough.
• Flour – use an all purpose flour
• Baking Powder – to help the cobbler dough rise and be nice and fluffy
• Cinnamon – peaches and cinnamon go hand in hand if you ask me, it’s the perfect warm spice to add right on top.

How To Make Peach Cobbler

Using fresh summer peaches is a highlight, but not necessary if peaches aren’t in season. Look for peaches that are ripe (they should give slightly with a soft squeeze).

Peel Fresh Peaches – EASY METHOD!

No need for a knife to peel peaches, you can quickly remove the peach skins by lowering the peaches into a pot of boiling water for 30 seconds, then removing them and dunking them in a bowl of ice water.

The cold water will stop the cooking process, shocking the peels and making them slide off like butter.

Cook Peaches Briefly

Once you have the peaches peeled and sliced (make sure you remove and discard those peach pits too), you’ll need to cook the peach slices briefly with some sugar and a touch of salt.

The sugar will help bring out the juices in the peaches, creating a simple syrup to sweeten the cobbler.

You only need to cook the peaches long enough to dissolve the sugar and allow some juices to accumulate. Don’t over cook them!

PRO TIP: If you’re using canned peaches you can skip this step. The juices in the canned peaches is all you’ll need, no extra sugar is required. Frozen peaches will need to be processed the same as the fresh peaches, however.

Preheat Oven and Melt Butter

Add the butter to your baking dish and pop it in the oven as it preheats to melt the butter.

I love using this method to bake an old fashioned cobbler because it means less dishes, while also creating a deliciously browned bottom on my dessert.

Make Cobbler Batter

In a small bowl combine the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt, then whisk to combine.

Add in the milk and stir just until combined.

Once the oven is ready, pull out the baking dish with the butter in it and pour in the cobbler batter.

Pour In Peaches

Quickly pour the sliced peaches (and all those lovely juices) over the top of the cobbler batter.

Sprinkle with some cinnamon all over the top and pop it back in the oven to finish baking.

Bake Peach Cobbler

The peach cobbler will bake at 375 degrees for 30 to 35 minutes, or until the cake part of the cobbler is lightly golden brown and set.

Let the cobbler cool for a few minutes before serving.

I highly recommend serving with a scoop of vanilla ice cream on top while the peach cobbler is nice and warm. It’s basically summer in a bowl!

Make Ahead and Storage

Preparing the fresh peaches ahead of time is a great way to save time in preparing the cobbler. Peel the fresh peaches and cook them with the sugar, then store the peaches and juices in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.

Peach cobbler is best when it’s enjoyed right after baking. However, you can bake the cobbler and store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.

Reheat the leftovers in the microwave until heated through.

Tips and Suggestions

Here are some commonly asked questions about cobbler, as well as some simple swaps and recipe suggestions that might help you when making this recipe.

How Many Cups is One Peach? Not all peaches are the same size! The peaches that came off my neighbors tree were super tiny, 4 of these peaches could fit in my hand. A typical peach that fills the size of your palm is about 1 cup. So if a recipe calls for 5 cups, you’ll want about 5 peaches that are the size of your palm. When in doubt, always get more peaches, it won’t hurt the recipe!

Can I Use Frozen Peaches? Yes! You can swap out the fresh peaches with frozen and you’ll process the recipe the same way (but you won’t need to do any peeling because frozen peaches are usually already peeled).

Can I Use Canned Peaches? Yes! Skip the step of adding sugar to the peaches and go right into pouring the peaches over the cobbler batter. So simple!

Will This Recipe Work with Other Fruits? Definitely! You can use other fruits or a combination of fruits to create a delicious mixed fruit cobbler. I love adding fresh raspberries to the peaches, or you can try a mixed berry cobbler too!

More Peach Recipes

It’s the perfect time to use up those ripe summer peaches, so once you’ve given this cobbler recipe a try – here are more ways to enjoy peaches!

• Peach Crisp – another warm and bubbly baked dessert, but this time with a brown sugar and oat topping that’s unstoppable.
• Peaches and Cream Pie Bars – a soft and tender cake with cream cheese and peaches
• Peach Slab Pie – a fan favorite! An easy to make pie crust topped with peaches and an oat topping.

I can’t wait for you to give this super simple, yet mega-impressive Old Fashioned Peach Cobbler recipe a try! I know you’re going to love it.