Description
This Southwest Arkansas Peach Cobbler is a comforting dessert with a golden, buttery crust and sweet, juicy peaches. It’s the perfect way to celebrate summer with a family favorite that’s easy to make and always a hit!
Ingredients
Scale
For the Filling:
- 6 cups fresh or frozen peaches, peeled and sliced
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Biscuit Topping:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, cold and cut into small cubes
- ½ cup whole milk (or buttermilk for a richer flavor)
For the Crumble (Optional):
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons cold butter, cut into small pieces
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, combine the sliced peaches, lemon juice, granulated sugar, cornstarch, cinnamon, nutmeg, and vanilla extract. Stir gently to coat the peaches evenly.
- Pour the peach mixture into a greased 9×13-inch baking dish, spreading it out evenly.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon for the biscuit topping.
- Add the cold butter cubes to the dry ingredients and use a pastry cutter or your fingers to work the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Slowly add the milk to the dry ingredients, stirring just until combined to form a thick batter.
- Spoon the biscuit batter over the peach filling, spreading it out gently with a spatula. The topping doesn’t need to completely cover the peaches; it will spread while baking.
- For the crumble (optional), combine the sugar, flour, and cold butter in a small bowl. Use a fork or pastry cutter to work the butter into the dry ingredients until it forms small crumbs. Sprinkle the crumble over the biscuit topping.
- Bake the cobbler for 45-50 minutes, or until the biscuit topping is golden brown and the peach filling is bubbling around the edges.
- Allow the cobbler to cool slightly before serving. Serve warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream, if desired.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add a splash of bourbon or brandy to the peach filling before baking.
- If using frozen peaches, thaw them first and drain any excess liquid to avoid a soggy cobbler.
- This dessert is best served warm, and leftovers can be reheated in the oven or microwave.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45-50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300 kcal
- Sugar: 38g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 35mg