- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
- 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
- 1/2 cup milk (whole or 2%)
- Egg wash (1 large egg beaten with 1 tablespoon of water)
- Coarse sugar (optional for topping)
Steps
Southern Peach Cobbler Recipe
Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and cooled
- 1/2 cup boiling water
- 8 cups peaches, peeled, pitted, and sliced
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions:
Step 1: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish with butter.
Step 2: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
Step 3: Add the melted and cooled butter to the dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
Step 4: Slowly pour in the boiling water while stirring until the batter is smooth.
Step 5: Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and use a spatula to spread it out evenly.
Step 6: Arrange the sliced peaches on top of the batter, leaving about an inch of space around the edges.
Step 7: Sprinkle the remaining sugar over the peaches.
Step 8: Dot the top of the peaches with butter and vanilla extract.
Step 9: Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the peaches are tender.
Step 10: Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy your fresh southern peach cobbler with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream on top!