If you're a peach lover, this straightforward recipe delivers the classic cobbler you've been craving. As a home baker with years perfecting Southern-style desserts, I can vouch for its simplicity and crowd-pleasing results.
Peach cobbler resembles a fruit crumble visually, but its batter sets it apart, creating a cake-like topping over juicy fruit.
The beauty? Minimal ingredients and effortless prep—ideal even for baking novices.
- 2 peaches, cut into pieces
- 225g melted butter
- 400g caster sugar
- 250g of flour
- 450ml of milk
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
Traditionally baked in a cast iron skillet for superior heat retention, but a 23 x 33 cm rectangular baking dish works perfectly if you don't have one.
1. Preheat oven to 180°C.
2. Arrange peaches in the skillet or dish.
3. Drizzle melted butter evenly over the peaches.
4. In a bowl, combine sugar and flour, then stir in milk.
5. Mix until smooth, like pancake batter.
6. Pour batter over peaches and butter.
7. Bake 30-45 minutes.
8. Remove when golden brown with crisp edges.
Your homemade peach cobbler is ready—warm, juicy, and irresistible!
Note: Cast iron may require a few extra minutes. Best with fresh peaches in season (June-September, region-dependent), but one 2-peach can works for canned.
