Mom's Magic Peach Cobbler Recipe: Irresistibly Delicious
This Mom's Magic Peach Cobbler recipe delivers an irresistibly delicious dessert with a crunchy, crackling sugary top and a juicy peach filling. It's a simple, egg-free recipe perfect for any occasion, best served warm with ice cream or whipped cream.
Equipment
- baking pan
- medium bowl
- separate bowl
- toothpick
Ingredients
- 4 cups sliced peaches fresh, frozen, or canned; frozen preferred
- ¾ cup sugar for batter
- ½ cup butter softened
- ⅛ tsp salt for batter
- 1 cup flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ cup milk
- ½ cup sugar for topping
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- pinch salt for topping
- 1 tsp cinnamon optional, for topping
- ¼ cup water
Topping
- ½ cup sugar for topping
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- pinch salt for topping
- 1 tsp cinnamon optional
- ¼ cup water
Batter
- ¾ cup sugar for batter
- ½ cup butter softened
- 1 cup flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ⅛ tsp salt for batter
- ½ cup milk
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F and spray a baking pan with nonstick cooking spray.
- Arrange the sliced peaches in the bottom of the baking dish, ensuring canned peaches are well-drained.
- In a medium bowl, cream together 3/4 cup sugar and 1/2 cup softened butter until the mixture is creamy.
- Add 1 cup flour, 1 tsp baking powder, 1/8 tsp salt, and 1/2 cup milk to the butter mixture. Stir until a batter forms, adding more milk if it's too thick to spread.
- Evenly spread the batter over the peaches in the baking dish.
- In a separate bowl, combine 1/2 cup sugar, 1 tbsp cornstarch, and a pinch of salt. Stir in 1 tsp cinnamon if desired.
- Microwave 1/4 cup water for 1 minute until it reaches a boiling point.
- Pour the boiling water over the sugar mixture, making sure all sugar grains are covered.
- Evenly sprinkle the wet sugar mixture over the batter layer.
- Bake at 375°F for 45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Preparation Notes
- To remove skin from fresh peaches, blanch them in simmering water for 30 seconds, then transfer to ice water before peeling.
Serving Suggestions
- Serve the peach cobbler warm with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream for an enhanced experience.
Notes
Peaches can be fresh, frozen, or canned; frozen peaches are preferred. To remove skin from fresh peaches, blanch in simmering water for 30 seconds, transfer to ice water, then peel. This recipe is egg-free. Substitutions include any milk or half & half, and regular, light, or dark brown sugar. Serve with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream. The topping creates a crunchy, crackling texture.