Peach Cobbler

2hot2handle's Note:

This recipe is, quite simply, the best peach cobbler I have ever eaten - period. It has ruined me for any others. I got it from Allrecipes, submitted by Amy Posey. I will forever be in her debt! I made it once for a neighbor who has a peach tree (in exchange for peaches!), and he said it was just like his Mom used to make. A classic. I guarantee you will not be disappointed. I suppose it could be made with frozen peaches, but for me, it's only worth making at the very peak of peach season. Enjoy!

• Total Time: 1 hrs 10 mins
• Prep Time: 30 mins
• Cook Time: 40 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 6

FOR FILLING

• 8 -10 peaches, peeled, pitted and sliced into thin wedges
• 1/4 cup white sugar
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
• 2 teaspoons cornstarch

FOR TOPPING

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup white sugar
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, chilled and cut into small pieces
• 1/4 cup boiling water

MIX TOGETHER

• 3 tablespoons white sugar
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 425. In a large bowl, combine peaches, 1/4 cup white sugar, 1/4 cup brown sugar and cinnamon, nutmeg, lemon juice and cornstarch. Toss to coat evenly and pour into a 2 quart baking dish. Bake for 10 minutes.
2. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine flour, 1/4 cup white sugar, 1/4 cup brown sugar, baking powder and salt. Blend in butter with your fingertips or a pastry blender, until mixture resembles course meal. Stir in water until just combined.
3. Remove peaches from oven, and drop spoonfuls of topping over them. Sprinkle the entire cobbler with the sugar and cinnamon. Bake until topping is golden, about 30 minutes.

Reviews

[Lindsey1563]

My husband's request for peach cobbler was so random that I thought he was joking...until he kept asking me to make it. There was always something that trumped me choosing cobbler at dessert time; so, I never even tasted it before...let alone actually make it, either. This recipe was simple, and I liked it! Still, not my favorite dessert, but it did taste great! However, I'm all about simplicity when cooking so I used 2 cans (29 oz each) of peaches, and I used 1/2 cup white sugar in the filling (instead of 1/4 cup white suagr). Everything else I kept the same. Our 11 month old loved it....but he loves everything! I didn't know what taste to expect, but my husband cleaned his plate! So, I guess this deserves 5 stars! If it helps any, the first bite made me think of baked apples and the topping made me think of cinnamon streusels.

[ladyfingers]

I halved this recipe and gave it to a housebound senior citizen friend. The look on her face after the first bite was worth a ten star review! Such an easy recipe and looks so attractive. I didn't taste it, but that lady's expression said it all. Watch the final baking process--it only took about 18 minutes to reach the golden topping stage. Thanks, 2hot, for another good recipe.

[Diane R]

We used 2 15oz cans of peaches with the juice in place of the fresh peaches (not in season!) and sugar, I did add the cornstarch and spices and used the rest of the recipe as written. This was delicious still hot from the oven with vanilla ice cream all melty in the bowl! We will probably make it again in which case I'll use a third can of peaches for more fruit! Thanks for sharing!