Description
This Homemade Old Time Oven Peach Cobbler recipe delivers a classic Southern dessert that’s both warm and comforting. Featuring a buttery, cinnamon-spiced batter topped with a sweet brown sugar glaze, this cobbler bakes to golden perfection with a gooey, bubbly peach sauce beneath. Perfect for serving warm with vanilla ice cream, it’s an easy-to-make treat that evokes nostalgic charm and delicious flavor.
Ingredients
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Cobbler Batter
- 1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 3/4 cup whole milk
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 1 1/2 cups flour
- 2 1/4 teaspoons baking powder
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
Topping Sauce
- 1 1/2 cups brown sugar, packed
- 1 1/2 cups hot water
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×9-inch baking dish or a similar-sized dish to ensure the cobbler doesn’t stick during baking.
- Make the cobbler batter: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the melted butter, whole milk, and vanilla extract until well combined to form the liquid base.
- Add dry ingredients: Add the sugar, flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon to the wet ingredients. Stir gently until just combined and a thick batter forms. Avoid overmixing to keep the batter tender.
- Assemble the cobbler: Pour the batter evenly into the prepared baking dish, spreading it smoothly with a spatula for an even layer.
- Prepare the topping sauce: In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar, hot water, remaining 1/4 cup sugar, and 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon. Stir thoroughly until the sugar is mostly dissolved.
- Pour topping over batter: Pour the sauce mixture evenly over the batter in the baking dish. The mixture will appear watery and thin but will bubble up and thicken during baking.
- Bake the cobbler: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 45-50 minutes, or until the cobbler’s top is golden brown and you see bubbly sauce seeping through the batter, indicating it’s cooked through.
- Cool and serve: Remove the cobbler from the oven and let it cool for 10 minutes to set slightly. Serve warm, optionally topped with vanilla ice cream for an extra indulgent dessert experience.
Notes
- Use a 9×9 inch baking dish for even cooking and proper batter depth.
- Do not stir after pouring the topping sauce over the batter; the bubbly, gooey texture forms as it bakes.
- The brown sugar topping creates a rich, caramelized sauce beneath the cobbler crust.
- Allow the cobbler to cool for 10 minutes so it sets for easier serving.
- For best results, serve warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
