Description
Sweet summer peaches mingle with buttery, golden crust in Ina Garten’s classic peach cobbler. Warm spices and juicy fruit create a comforting Southern dessert you’ll savor down to the last delightful crumb.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 5 peaches, peeled, cored and sliced (about 4 cups / 600 grams)
- 6 tablespoons butter (85 grams)
- ¾ cup milk (180 milliliters)
Dry Ingredients:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour (120 grams)
- 2 cups granulated sugar (400 grams)
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- Ground cinnamon (to taste)
Fruit Preparation:
- ¾ cup granulated sugar (150 grams)
Instructions
- Combine ripe peaches, granulated sugar, and a pinch of salt in a medium-sized saucepan, gently stirring to coat the fruit evenly.
- Cook the peach mixture over medium heat, allowing the sugar to dissolve and the peaches to release their natural juices, creating a syrupy consistency. Remove from heat and set aside.
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius). Place butter pieces in a 9 x 13-inch (23 x 33-centimeter) baking dish and allow it to melt completely in the warming oven, then remove the dish.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, white sugar, baking powder, and salt until thoroughly combined. Gradually pour in whole milk, stirring until the batter is smooth and free of lumps.
- Pour the prepared batter into the butter-coated baking dish, ensuring an even distribution across the entire surface.
- Carefully spoon the macerated peaches and their accompanying syrup over the batter, creating a generous fruit layer. Sprinkle ground cinnamon generously across the top for added warmth and flavor.
- Transfer the dish to the preheated oven and bake for 38 to 40 minutes, or until the cobbler turns golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow to cool slightly before serving, optionally topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Notes
- Summer’s golden peaches transform this homey dessert into a nostalgic comfort food experience.
- Frozen or canned peaches work wonderfully when fresh fruit isn’t in season, keeping the recipe versatile year-round.
- Cast-iron skillets create a rustic, professional presentation with deliciously crispy edges.
- Room temperature ingredients blend more smoothly, ensuring a perfectly textured cobbler.
- Vanilla ice cream or fresh whipped cream elevates this classic dessert to an irresistible treat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 335 kcal
- Sugar: 25 g
- Sodium: 80 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 48 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg