Easy Old Fashioned Peach Cobbler

If you are someone that loves succulent sweet peaches combined with a crispy top then this Easy Old Fashioned Peach Cobbler is the perfect after dinner dessert recipe.

I don’t know why, but this dessert always reminds me of summer! Maybe it’s because some of my favorite fruits come around during the summer months.

Things like watermelon, cherries, peaches, plums and an assortment of berries. Some of the best desserts are made with fruits like our Orange Cranberry Scones.

I’m a fruit eater and love nothing more than keeping my kitchen full of fresh fruits. This year the peaches looked delectable. They were plump and fragrant and had the sweetest bite in had the sweetest bite to them. 

In the summer months, my favorite thing to do is to invite a bunch of girlfriends over for some summer dessert. This year I give my friends and options of desserts to have for our desserts to have for our “girl chat” get-togethers. Peach cobbler won by a landslide. 

This peachy peach cobbler recipe came out juicy, delicious, with just the right amount of sweetness baked with a golden biscuit like topping. It just needed to add some ice cream! Oh wait, you’ll don’t forget to use a big spoon when you eat it. You’ll want to get a big bite of peach, topping and ice cream!

Want a perfect peach cobbler recipe? Then this may be the best cobbler you’ve ever had. Made with fresh peaches and a crispy top, there is no better dessert dish.

If the ooey-gooey goodness isn’t enough, this dessert is overflowing with fresh peach flavor.

What Kind of Peaches are Best Peaches for Making a Cobbler?

I love fresh peaches, but the best thing about this recipe is that it’s easy to make and you can use any peaches. Frozen or canned will do in a pinch. 

If using canned peaches, be sure to drain all the juice out of the peaches. 

I like to leave the skin on the peaches. Today I cut them into chunks and made my peach cobbler in half the time. It was delicious! By baking the peaches, it softens the skin so no one could ever tell that the peaches still had the skins on them.  

However, you can easily remove the skins if you prefer. 

What’s the Easiest Way to Peel the Skin off Peaches?

While I don’t peel the skins off peaches for my cobblers, I know that some people don’t like the skins.

I’ve had some success with boiling the peaches then placing into cold water with mixed results.

Sometimes the skins slip off, sometimes I have to cut them off. 

If you’d like to have the skins off when baking your cobbler, the best way to peel peaches is to place them in a large pot of boiling water for about 20 to 30 seconds or until the skin splits.

Remove with a spoon. 

Immediately place it into a in ice-water bath to cool the peaches and stop the cooking process.

Use a paring knife to peel the skin. It should easily peel off.

How to Remove the Pits from Peaches

Cut the peach and half cutting around the pit.

Twist the two halves in opposite directions to separate.

Use a sharp knife to loosen and remove the pit from the centers.

How to make Easy Old Fashioned Peach Cobbler:

Filling Ingredients:

• ⅓ c. white sugar
• 2 T fresh lemon juice 
• 2 t. all-purpose flour
• 1 t. kosher salt
• 1 t. nutmeg
• 1 t. cinnamon 
• 1 t. real vanilla extract
• ¼ c. packed brown sugar

Topping Ingredients:

•  1 c. all-purpose flour
• ¾ c. sugar, divided
• 1 t. kosher salt 
• 1 t. baking powder
• ¼ cup heavy cream
• ¼ cup water
• 8 T. unsalted butter, very well chilled
• 1 egg white, beaten with water added

Directions:

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1. Place the top oven rack in the center position and pre-heat oven to 400°F.

2. Add peaches, sugar, lemon juice, flour, salt, nutmeg, cinnamon and vanilla extract to a large bowl and toss to combine. 

3. Transfer to a greased 8” x 8” baking pan and spread into an even layer. Sprinkle brown sugar on top of peach mixture before placing pan in pre-heated oven. Bake for 10 minutes. 

4. Add flour, ½ cup sugar, salt, and baking powder to a different bowl and stir to combine. Chop chilled butter into very small pieces with a sharp knife. Add to bowl and combine with dry ingredients with your fingers until small pebble-sized pieces are formed. 

5. Add heavy cream and water to the flour mixture and stir with a fork until all the dry ingredients are moist and somewhat sticky. Do not overwork dough.

6. Remove baking pan from oven and carefully spoon dough over the top, making sure the dough is the same thickness throughout. Leave spaces in between, as pictured, for a more rustic look.  

7. Return to oven and bake for another 10-15 minutes, or until the topping begins to brown. Remove from oven and brush the top with the egg white wash and sprinkle remaining sugar on top. Return to oven to finish baking, another 10-15 minutes. Remove from oven when the top is golden brown. 

8. Allow pan to cool slightly before serving on its own or topped with whipped cream or ice cream.

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