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Perfect Peach Cobbler

Featuring fresh, ripe peaches and a crisp cobbler topping, this homemade peach cobbler is the perfect summer treat to enjoy with a scoop of vanilla ice cream!
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Course: Dessert
Servings: 1 9x9 pan
Author: Mae Martin

Ingredients

For the peach filling

  • 2 pounds ripe peaches (around 6-8), peeled, pitted, and sliced
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • ¼ cup light brown sugar
  • ⅓ cup all-purpose flour
  • 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon ground ginger or cardamom
  • A pinch kosher salt
  • Dash nutmeg (optional)

For the cobbler topping

  • 1 ⅓ cups all-purpose flour
  • ⅔ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 ½ teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ cup (8 tablespoons) cold unsalted butter, cubed
  • ⅔ cup old-fashioned rolled oats
  • ⅓ cup chopped toasted pecans
  • ⅔ cup whole milk (or heavy cream)
  • Demerara sugar, for topping (optional)
  • Vanilla ice cream, for serving

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350℉, then lightly butter a metal 9x9 baking dish and set aside—you can also use an 8x8, but it will take longer to cook.
  • Prepare the filling. Place the peeled, pitted, and sliced peaches into a large bowl with the remaining filling ingredients: the sugar, brown sugar, flour, lemon juice, vanilla, salt, and spices. Stir until well combined, then pour the peach filling into the prepared dish.
  • Prepare the cobbler topping. In another large bowl, mix together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
  • Using a fork or your fingertips, pinch the butter into the dry ingredients until a coarse meal forms with pea-sized clumps. Toss in the oats and the toasted pecans.
  • Pour in the milk or cream, then fold everything together with a rubber spatula until the dry ingredients are well hydrated and a thick batter forms. Evenly dot the cobbler topping over the peaches with a spoon or cookie scoop, then sprinkle over the demerara sugar (if using).
  • Bake the cobbler for 40 minutes, until the top is golden brown and the filling is bubbling. A toothpick inserted into the topping should come out clean.
  • Allow the cobbler to cool for 15-20 minutes before serving with vanilla ice cream.