Old-Time Oven Peach Cobbler is a comforting, classic dessert made with sweet, juicy peaches and topped with a buttery, biscuit-like crust. This dessert is simple, yet delicious, and perfect for any occasion. Here’s a recipe to make it just like they did in the good old days:
Ingredients:
For the Peach Filling:
- 4 cups fresh or frozen peaches, peeled and sliced (or 2 cans of sliced peaches in syrup, drained)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar (adjust based on the sweetness of your peaches)
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch (optional, for thicker filling)
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
For the Biscuit Topping:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, cold and cut into small pieces
- 1/2 cup milk (whole milk works best, but you can use any milk you have)
Optional Garnishes:
- Vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for serving
Instructions:
1. Preheat the oven:
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Make the peach filling:
- In a large bowl, combine the sliced peaches, sugar, cornstarch (if using), lemon juice, cinnamon (if using), and salt. Stir gently to coat the peaches evenly.
- Transfer the peach mixture to a greased 9×13-inch baking dish (or a similar size).
3. Prepare the biscuit topping:
- In a separate mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Add the cold butter pieces to the dry ingredients and use a pastry cutter or your fingers to cut the butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs (small pea-sized pieces of butter).
- Gradually pour in the milk, stirring just until the dough comes together. Be careful not to overmix—it’s okay if the dough is a little lumpy.
4. Assemble the cobbler:
- Spoon the biscuit dough in large dollops over the peach filling. The biscuit topping will spread a bit as it bakes, so don’t worry if it’s not perfectly even.
- Sprinkle a little extra sugar over the biscuit topping if you’d like it to have a slightly sweet, golden crust.
5. Bake the cobbler:
- Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 35-45 minutes, or until the biscuit topping is golden brown and the peach filling is bubbling around the edges.
6. Serve:
- Let the cobbler cool slightly before serving. It’s best served warm, topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream.
Tips:
- Fresh vs. Canned Peaches: Fresh peaches will give the best flavor, but canned peaches work well if you’re in a pinch. Just make sure to drain the syrup and adjust the sugar in the filling to avoid it being too sweet.
- For extra flavor: Add a pinch of nutmeg or vanilla extract to the peach filling for a deeper flavor profile.
- Make ahead: You can prepare the peach filling and biscuit topping separately, store them in the fridge, and assemble and bake the cobbler later.
This Old-Time Oven Peach Cobbler is a timeless, easy-to-make dessert that will remind you of simpler days and leave your kitchen smelling amazing! Enjoy!