Classic American Peach Cobbler 

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🧾 Ingredients

🍑 Peach Filling

  • 6–7 fresh peaches (or 2 cans, drained)
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • ¼ cup brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • ½ tsp nutmeg
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch
  • ½ cup water

🧈 Batter (Cobbler Base)

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1 cup milk
  • ½ cup unsalted butter (melted)

✨ Optional Topping

  • Cinnamon sugar (for golden crust)

🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions

🔹 Step 1: Preheat Oven

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).

Place butter in a 9×13-inch baking dish and let it melt inside the oven.

🔹 Step 2: Prepare the Peaches

  • Peel and slice peaches
  • Add to a saucepan with:
    • Sugar
    • Brown sugar
    • Lemon juice
    • Cinnamon
    • Nutmeg
    • Water

Cook over medium heat for 5–7 minutes until slightly soft.

🔹 Step 3: Thicken the Syrup

  • Mix cornstarch with a little water
  • Add to peaches
  • Cook until syrup thickens

Stir in vanilla extract and remove from heat.

👉 This creates that rich, glossy sauce you see in your image.

🔹 Step 4: Make the Batter

In a bowl:

  • Flour
  • Sugar
  • Baking powder
  • Salt

Add milk and mix until smooth.

🔹 Step 5: Assemble (Important!)

  • Remove baking dish with melted butter
  • Pour batter over butter (DO NOT MIX)
  • Spoon peaches and syrup on top (DO NOT MIX)

👉 This layering creates the classic cobbler texture:

  • Crispy edges
  • Soft cake-like center
  • Juicy top

🔹 Step 6: Bake

Bake for:

  • 40–50 minutes

Until:

  • Top is golden brown
  • Edges are bubbling

🧁 Texture & Flavor

  • Soft, fluffy base
  • Sticky caramelized peaches
  • Buttery crispy edges
  • Sweet cinnamon aroma

Exactly like your image 👍

💡 Pro Tips

✔ Use Fresh Peaches (Best Flavor)

But canned works if:

  • Drained properly
  • Slightly less sugar added

✔ Don’t Stir After Layering

This is the secret to classic American cobbler texture.

✔ Add Extra Butter

More butter = richer, bakery-style taste.

✔ Let It Rest

Cool for 10–15 minutes before serving

→ Sauce thickens perfectly

🍨 Serving Ideas

  • Serve warm
  • Add vanilla ice cream 🍦
  • Or whipped cream

👉 Hot + cold contrast = amazing

🇺🇸 Why This Is American Style

  • Sweet, rich dessert
  • Simple batter method
  • Heavy butter use
  • Fruit-forward flavor
  • Rustic baked texture

This style is very popular in:

  • Southern USA
  • Home baking
  • Family gatherings

🔄 Variations

🍏 Apple Cobbler

Replace peaches with apples + more cinnamon

🍓 Berry Cobbler

Use strawberries, blueberries, or mix

🥭 Tropical Cobbler

Add mango + coconut flavor

🧊 Storage

  • Fridge: up to 4 days
  • Reheat in oven or microwave
  • Freezer: up to 2 months

🔥 Final Result

You’ll get:

  • Golden, crispy top
  • Thick sweet peach syrup
  • Soft buttery base
  • Rich homemade flavor

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