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Fresh peach cobbler in a rustic skillet

Fresh Peach Cobbler: The Only Summer Dessert You’ll Ever Need

Abby Martin
This fresh peach cobbler is a warm, comforting dessert with juicy peaches and a buttery golden crust. Serve it with ice cream or whipped cream for the ultimate summer treat.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Dessert
Cuisine Southern
Servings 8 servings
Calories 280 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 6 fresh peaches peeled and sliced
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar divided
  • 1 tsp lemon juice
  • ½ tsp cinnamon
  • ¼ tsp nutmeg
  • 1 tsp cornstarch
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • tsp baking powder
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ¾ cup milk
  • ½ cup 1 stick unsalted butter, melted

Instructions
 

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Place butter in 9x13" baking dish and melt in oven.
  • 2. In a bowl, toss sliced peaches with ½ cup sugar, lemon juice, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cornstarch. Let sit for 10 minutes.
  • 3. In a separate bowl, whisk flour, remaining sugar, baking powder, and salt. Stir in milk until just combined.
  • 4. Remove dish with melted butter. Pour batter over butter without stirring.
  • 5. Spoon peaches evenly over batter. Do not stir.
  • 6. Bake 40–45 minutes until golden and bubbly. Let cool slightly before serving.

Notes

Use thawed frozen peaches if fresh aren't available. Canned peaches also work — drain them first.
Best served warm with vanilla ice cream.
Keyword fresh peach cobbler, peach dessert, summer cobbler