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This Fresh Southern Peach Cobbler is the quintessential warm-weather dessert, showcasing the luscious sweetness of ripe peaches beneath a tender, buttery, and slightly crisp topping. With a hint of cinnamon and nutmeg, and a final sprinkle of cinnamon sugar, this bubbly cobbler is pure comfort, especially when served warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Ingredients:
For the filling:
| Ingredient | Quantity |
| Peaches, sliced into thin wedges | 9 cups (about 8 fresh peaches, or 3 lbs) |
| Lemon juice | 1 tablespoon |
| Granulated sugar | 1/2 cup |
| Ground cinnamon | 1/2 teaspoon |
| Ground nutmeg | 1/4 teaspoon |
| Cornstarch | 2 tablespoons |
| Salt | 1/2 teaspoon |
For the topping:
| Ingredient | Quantity |
| All-purpose flour | 2 cups |
| Granulated sugar | 1 cup |
| Baking powder | 1 tablespoon |
| Salt | 1/2 teaspoon |
| Butter, chilled and grated | 12 tablespoons |
| Boiling water | 1/2 cup |
For the cinnamon sugar topping:
| Ingredient | Quantity |
| Granulated sugar | 1/3 cup |
| Ground cinnamon | 2 teaspoons |
Instructions:
- Preheat Oven & Prepare Filling: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). In a large bowl, combine the sliced peaches, lemon juice, 1/2 cup granulated sugar, 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg, 2 tablespoons cornstarch, and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Stir gently to combine all ingredients. Transfer the peach mixture to a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Initial Bake for Filling: Bake the peach filling in the preheated oven for 10 minutes. While the peach filling bakes, proceed with preparing the topping.
- Prepare Topping Mixture: In a clean mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, 1 cup granulated sugar, 1 tablespoon baking powder, and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Add the chilled and grated butter to the dry ingredients and toss to combine, coating the butter in the flour mixture.
- Add Boiling Water to Topping: Stir in the 1/2 cup boiling water quickly, just until combined. The batter will be lumpy, which is desired for cobbler topping. Do not overmix.
- Add Topping to Cobbler: Carefully remove the baking dish with the peach filling from the oven. Drop the prepared topping mixture over the hot peach filling in large spoonfuls, covering most of the surface.
- Prepare & Add Cinnamon Sugar Topping: In a small bowl, stir together the 1/3 cup granulated sugar and 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon for the topping. Sprinkle this cinnamon sugar mixture evenly over the top of the cobbler topping.
- Final Bake: Return the baking dish to the oven. Bake for an additional 25-30 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the peach filling is bubbly around the edges.
- Note: This cobbler may bubble over, so it’s a good idea to place the baking dish on a larger baking sheet to catch any drips and keep your oven clean.
- Serve: Allow the cobbler to cool slightly before serving warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. Enjoy!