Old-fashioned oven-baked peach cobbler is a timeless dessert that’s warm, comforting, and full of the delightful flavors of ripe peaches. Here’s a classic recipe for you to enjoy:
Ingredients for the Peach Filling:
- 6-8 fresh peaches, peeled, pitted, and sliced
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
Ingredients for the Cobbler Topping:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, chilled and cut into small pieces
- 1/4 cup boiling water
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the sliced peaches, sugar, lemon juice, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cornstarch. Mix gently until the peaches are well coated, then transfer the mixture to a baking dish.
- In a separate bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt for the cobbler topping. Cut in the chilled butter using a pastry cutter or your fingertips until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Stir in the boiling water, just until the mixture comes together into a thick, sticky dough.
- Drop spoonfuls of the cobbler dough over the peaches in the baking dish.
- Bake the peach cobbler in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until the cobbler topping is golden brown and the peach filling is bubbling.
- Remove the cobbler from the oven and let it cool slightly before serving.
- Serve the warm peach cobbler with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream for an extra special treat.
This old-time oven peach cobbler is a delightful dessert that captures the essence of traditional, comforting flavors. Enjoy every sweet, fruity bite!
